TITLE: Commending Cody Davenport on his service as the executive director and CEO of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.

SUMMARY: Commending Cody Davenport on his service as the executive director and CEO of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Cody Davenport of Boerne has distinguished himself in his role as the executive director and chief executive officer of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo; and WHEREAS, Appointed to his office on June 1, 2018, Mr. Davenport brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to his duties; he first began volunteering for the rodeo in 1994 as a member of the Junior Livestock Auction Committee, and he went on to serve on numerous other committees; he also founded the Corral Club to hold fundraising events in support of the auction participants, and he helped organize the rodeo's first Bar-B-Que Cook-off and Festival and served as its chair from 2000 to 2005; the event, which contributes to the scholarship fund, has grown to include hundreds of teams; and WHEREAS, Mr. Davenport was promoted to the post of assistant vice president with the rodeo in 2005, and he joined the executive committee as a vice president in 2009, later taking on an additional role as secretary; he became the rodeo's president in 2015 and served for three years before beginning his tenure as executive director and CEO; and WHEREAS, A sixth-generation Texan whose family has deep roots in ranching and agriculture, Mr. Davenport holds a bachelor's degree in military history from Texas State University and a master's degree in construction management from Texas A&M University; in addition to his work with the rodeo, he is the owner of the Neal's Lodges resort in Concan and previously worked as a home builder and developer; highly dedicated to his community, he serves as a volunteer first responder and emergency medical technician; and WHEREAS, Cody Davenport has devoted himself to furthering the proud legacy of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, and his efforts are greatly appreciated by all those who are involved in organizing and staging this beloved event; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby commend Cody Davenport on his service as the executive director and CEO of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Davenport as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. King of Uvalde Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1981 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House