By Dunnam                                        H.R. No. 117

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Cody Newman has completed the requirements and

 1-2     mastered the many skills necessary to attain the rank of Eagle

 1-3     Scout, and this exceptional feat is indeed deserving of special

 1-4     legislative recognition; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Newman is a valued member of Troop 444

 1-6     in China Spring, and he has earned the respect and admiration of

 1-7     his fellow scouts through his strong commitment to scouting's

 1-8     ideals; his dedication to these worthy principles has been noted by

 1-9     his troop leader, Rob Carr, and will no doubt inspire other members

1-10     of his troop to aspire to the rank of Eagle Scout as well; and

1-11           WHEREAS, A student at China Spring High School, Mr. Newman

1-12     continually demonstrates the many important skills he has learned

1-13     from scouting in his pursuit of academic achievement; this

1-14     dedicated student sets a winning example for his peers and is

1-15     highly thought of by the faculty and staff; and

1-16           WHEREAS, For his Eagle Scout project, this hardworking young

1-17     man devoted many hours of his free time to repainting the interior

1-18     of the China Spring Volunteer Fire Department; by seeking out an

1-19     essential volunteer service such as this, Mr. Newman has

1-20     demonstrated how community organizations can work together in

1-21     support of one another and has highlighted the beneficial effects

1-22     of this type of collaboration; and

1-23           WHEREAS, This remarkable young man is a constant source of

1-24     pride to his family, particularly to his father, Bill, and on

 2-1     February 15, 1997, he will be joined by friends and fellow scouts

 2-2     at China Spring United Methodist Church for his Eagle Court of

 2-3     Honor; Mr. Newman's hard work and dedication are to be commended,

 2-4     and it is a privilege to join in honoring him on this significant

 2-5     occasion; now, therefore, be it

 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-7     Legislature hereby congratulate Cody Newman on attaining the rank

 2-8     of Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued

 2-9     success and happiness in the years to come; and, be it further

2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-11     prepared for Mr. Newman as an expression of high regard by the

2-12     Texas House of Representatives.