H.R. No. 1981
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cody Davenport of Boerne has distinguished himself
in his role as the executive director and chief executive officer of
the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo; and
WHEREAS, Appointed to his office on June 1, 2018,
Mr. Davenport brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to his
duties; he first began volunteering for the rodeo in 1994 as a
member of the Junior Livestock Auction Committee, and he went on to
serve on numerous other committees; he also founded the Corral Club
to hold fundraising events in support of the auction participants,
and he helped organize the rodeo's first Bar-B-Que Cook-off and
Festival and served as its chair from 2000 to 2005; the event, which
contributes to the scholarship fund, has grown to include hundreds
of teams; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Davenport was promoted to the post of assistant
vice president with the rodeo in 2005, and he joined the executive
committee as a vice president in 2009, later taking on an additional
role as secretary; he became the rodeo's president in 2015 and
served for three years before beginning his tenure as executive
director and CEO; and
WHEREAS, A sixth-generation Texan whose family has deep roots
in ranching and agriculture, Mr. Davenport holds a bachelor's
degree in military history from Texas State University and a
master's degree in construction management from Texas A&M
University; in addition to his work with the rodeo, he is the owner
of the Neal's Lodges resort in Concan and previously worked as a
home builder and developer; highly dedicated to his community, he
serves as a volunteer first responder and emergency medical
technician; and
WHEREAS, Cody Davenport has devoted himself to furthering the
proud legacy of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, and his efforts
are greatly appreciated by all those who are involved in organizing
and staging this beloved event; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Cody Davenport on his service as the
executive director and CEO of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and
extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Davenport as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
King of Uvalde
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1981 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House