H.R. No. 59
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Cody Stephens "Go Big or Go Home" Memorial
Foundation is hosting a fund-raiser on August 26, 2017, in Crosby;
and
WHEREAS, A senior at Crosby High School, Cody Stephens was
looking forward to playing football at Tarleton State University
when he died unexpectedly on May 6, 2012, from sudden cardiac
arrest; the Cody Stephens Memorial Foundation was created to honor
his life and to raise awareness of this silent and fatal heart
condition; and
WHEREAS, Under the guidance of its president, Scott Stephens,
the organization works to prevent sudden cardiac arrest by helping
Texas school districts implement electrocardiogram screening
programs and improved physical examinations for middle and high
school athletes; furthermore, it provides academic scholarships to
graduating Crosby High School seniors; and
WHEREAS, The Cody Stephens Memorial Foundation is making a
vital and lasting difference in the lives of countless Texas
families, and the organization is indeed deserving of recognition
for its many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the Cody
Stephens "Go Big or Go Home" Memorial Foundation fund-raiser and
extend to all those associated with the group sincere best wishes
for continued success with their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the foundation as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Cain
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 59 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House