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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In the nearly three-year period since it was |
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founded, the Bedichek Junior Marine Corps has proven to be a |
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positive force in helping students at Bedichek Middle School in |
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Austin prepare for the future; and |
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WHEREAS, Created in 2006, the Bedichek Junior Marine Corps is |
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designed to instill the values of citizenship, service, and |
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personal responsibility in its cadets as well as provide them with a |
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sense of accomplishment; the program is open to Bedichek students |
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in the sixth through eighth grades and helps participants develop |
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leadership skills, strengthen their character, and learn effective |
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self-discipline; the cadets are guided by Staff Sergeant Darrick |
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Norton, a former marine and a member of the school's faculty; and |
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WHEREAS, This innovative program requires its cadets to pass |
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all their courses, demonstrate high moral standards, and adhere to |
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a strict code of conduct; no commitment to future military service |
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is required of BJMC cadets, and the lessons taught by the program |
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are intended to benefit them in all walks of life; and |
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WHEREAS, The Bedichek Junior Marine Corps program helps young |
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people develop a range of admirable skills and values, and it is a |
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pleasure to recognize its worthwhile achievements; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Bedichek Junior Marine Corps for its |
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contribution to the development of informed, responsible citizens |
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and extend to all those involved with the program sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the program as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |