Bill Text: TX HR1981 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1981 (Prior Session Legislation)

TX State Legislature page for HR1981

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

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-06-02 - Reported enrolled [HR1981 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR1981-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1981



	R E S O L U T I O N
	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