TITLE: Congratulating Cody Dalton Stephens of Georgetown on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Cody Dalton Stephens of Georgetown on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

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WHEREAS, The rank of Eagle Scout is an achievement shared by many of this nation's leaders, and the attainment of this significant honor by Cody Dalton Stephens of Georgetown also heralds a future bright with opportunity and promise; and WHEREAS, A sophomore at St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School and a member of Zion Lutheran Church, this fine young Texan has mastered a number of important skills in his quest to become an Eagle Scout; he has earned 31 merit badges requiring expertise in such diverse areas as first aid, personal fitness, and environmental science, and he has gained experience in leadership and teamwork while undertaking his Eagle Scout project, which involved the removal of brush and debris from the historic Anderson Cemetery; and WHEREAS, Mr. Stephens is a member of the Order of the Arrow and has served his peers as a leader, and in so doing, he has exemplified the many positive traits for which Boy Scouts are renowned; and WHEREAS, In fulfilling the rigorous requirements for attaining the Eagle Scout insignia, Cody Stephens has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the organization and its ideals, and the knowledge and confidence he has acquired along the way will indeed serve him well in the years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Cody Dalton Stephens on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Stephens as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Farney Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 961 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House