TITLE: Congratulating Joshua Clifford Cox of Houston on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Joshua Clifford Cox of Houston on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

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WHEREAS, The rank of Eagle Scout is an achievement shared by only a select few, and the attainment of this significant honor by Joshua Clifford Cox of Houston heralds a future bright with opportunity and promise; and WHEREAS, The son of Allan and Cindy Cox, this Memorial High School senior has mastered a number of important skills in his quest to become an Eagle Scout; he has earned merit badges requiring expertise in such diverse areas as first aid, fish and wildlife management, and rifle and shotgun shooting; furthermore, he has gained experience in leadership and teamwork while undertaking his Eagle Scout project, which involved floor-to-ceiling renovations and repairs to restrooms at the Rose of Sharon Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, A valued member of Boy Scout Troop No. 652 in Houston, Mr. Cox has served his peers as a patrol, assistant patrol, and assistant senior patrol leader, a den chief, a Philmont Scout Ranch High Adventure expedition leader, and an Engineering Explorer Troop vice president, 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, Joshua Clifford Cox has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the Boy Scouts 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 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Joshua Clifford Cox on achieving this prestigious rank and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Eagle Scout Cox as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bohac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2115 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House