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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Kent Willis of Grapeland has earned a Congressional |
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Award Gold Medal, and his outstanding achievement is being |
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recognized on June 25, 2009, at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.; and |
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WHEREAS, Bestowed by the United States Congress, this |
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prestigious accolade honors young Americans who have completed 400 |
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hours of voluntary public service, 200 hours of personal |
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development, 200 hours of physical fitness, and a four-night, |
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five-day expedition/exploration; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Willis completed the rigorous requirements |
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within 24 months, excelling in each standard outlined for the |
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noncompetitive award, which encourages goal-setting and |
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achievement; and |
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WHEREAS, By earning a Congressional Award Gold Medal, Kent |
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Willis has demonstrated remarkable initiative and determination, |
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as well as a steadfast committment to serving his community, and he |
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is truly a worthy role model for his fellow young Texans; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Kent Willis on earning a 2009 |
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Congressional Award Gold Medal and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Willis as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |