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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Since its founding, the Bedichek Junior Marine Corps |
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has proven to be a positive force in helping students at Bedichek |
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Middle School in Austin prepare for the future; and |
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WHEREAS, Now in its fifth year, the program serves 167 |
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participants, nearly quadrupling in size since its first class of |
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44 students in 2006; the BJMC is designed to instill the values of |
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citizenship, service, and personal responsibility in its cadets as |
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well as provide them with a sense of accomplishment; the program is |
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open to Bedichek students in the sixth through eighth grades and |
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helps participants develop leadership skills, build character, and |
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learn effective self-discipline; the cadets are guided by Staff |
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Sergeant Darrick Norton, a former marine and a member of the |
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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 wide range of important skills and values, and it |
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is a pleasure to recognize its contributions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby honor the Bedichek Junior Marine Corps for its role in |
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developing informed, responsible citizens and extend to all those |
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involved with the program sincere best wishes for continued |
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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 BJMC as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives and Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 109 was adopted by the House on |
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April 21, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 109 was adopted by the Senate on |
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April 26, 2011, by a viva-voce vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: __________________ |
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Governor |