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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The rank of Eagle Scout is an achievement shared by |
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only a select few, and the attainment of this significant honor by |
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Joshua Clifford Cox of Houston heralds a future bright with |
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opportunity and promise; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Allan and Cindy Cox, this Memorial High |
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School senior has mastered a number of important skills in his quest |
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to become an Eagle Scout; he has earned merit badges requiring |
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expertise in such diverse areas as first aid, fish and wildlife |
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management, and rifle and shotgun shooting; furthermore, he has |
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gained experience in leadership and teamwork while undertaking his |
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Eagle Scout project, which involved floor-to-ceiling renovations |
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and repairs to restrooms at the Rose of Sharon Baptist Church; and |
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WHEREAS, A valued member of Boy Scout Troop No. 652 in |
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Houston, Mr. Cox has served his peers as a patrol, assistant |
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patrol, and assistant senior patrol leader, a den chief, a Philmont |
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Scout Ranch High Adventure expedition leader, and an Engineering |
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Explorer Troop vice president, and in so doing, he has exemplified |
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the many positive traits for which Boy Scouts are renowned; and |
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WHEREAS, In fulfilling the rigorous requirements for |
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attaining the Eagle Scout insignia, Joshua Clifford Cox has |
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demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the Boy Scouts |
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organization and its ideals, and the knowledge and confidence he |
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has acquired along the way will indeed serve him well in the years |
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to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Joshua Clifford Cox on achieving |
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this prestigious rank and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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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 Eagle Scout Cox as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |