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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Terrell High School senior Chase Beavers has |
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distinguished himself in his work as the 2010-2011 governor of the |
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Texas-Oklahoma District of Key Club International, and his |
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accomplishments are indeed deserving of recognition; and |
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WHEREAS, Key Club is a high school organization sponsored by |
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Kiwanis International that includes more than 240,000 members in 30 |
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nations; in addition to furthering the Kiwanis mission of assisting |
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children all around the world, members of the Key Club undertake a |
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variety of community service projects that allow them to develop |
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leadership skills while giving back to their fellow citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, In his role as governor, Mr. Beavers helps organize |
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the efforts of the 16,500 young people that make up the |
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Texas-Oklahoma District; as part of his work, he has helped expand |
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the organization, starting 16 new local clubs that include 700 |
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members; and |
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WHEREAS, For his district project, Mr. Beavers organized a |
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fund-raising initiative through Alex's Lemonade Stand, in which |
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clubs were asked to sell lemonade during the year, with the proceeds |
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being donated to fund research into childhood cancer; the project |
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was a great success, raising $17,000, well above its goal of |
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$10,000; in addition, this resourceful young Texan has provided |
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guidance to fellow Key Club members as they worked to support the |
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March of Dimes, UNICEF, the Children's Miracle Network, and other |
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worthwhile efforts; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Beavers developed his skills as a member of the |
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Kiwanis organizations K-Kids and Builders Club, and he has served |
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as a captain for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life; in |
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addition to his school and volunteer activities, he works part-time |
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at Brookshire's Food & Pharmacy and sings in a local choir; and |
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WHEREAS, By demonstrating outstanding leadership during his |
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tenure as district governor, Chase Beavers has helped Key Club |
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International make a positive difference in numerous Texas and |
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Oklahoma communities, and the knowledge he has gained through this |
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experience will be of great benefit in all of his future endeavors; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Chase Beavers for his achievements as the |
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2010-2011 governor of the Texas-Oklahoma District of Key Club |
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International and extend to him 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 Mr. Beavers as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |