H.R. No. 1609       R E S O L U T I O N            WHEREAS, Niveya Ravichandran of the Girl Scouts of Central   Texas in Austin has attained the Girl Scout Gold Award, and this   accomplishment truly merits recognition; and          WHEREAS, To earn this distinction, Ms. Ravichandran   successfully met a series of requirements emphasizing community   service, personal and spiritual growth, positive values, and   leadership skills; as part of that process, she planned and   implemented a Girl Scout Gold Award project that will have a   positive and lasting impact in her community; and          WHEREAS, By fostering self-confidence and by encouraging   young women to explore career opportunities and to become more   socially conscious, the Girl Scout program is helping its   participants to achieve their greatest potential as engaged   citizens and leaders; and          WHEREAS, The maturity and dedication that Ms. Ravichandran   has demonstrated in pursuit of her goals truly exemplify the   highest ideals of the Girl Scouts, and she may indeed reflect with   pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Niveya Ravichandran on her receipt   of the Girl Scout Gold Award and extend to her sincere best wishes   for continued success and happiness; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Ms. Ravichandran as an expression of high regard by   the Texas House of Representatives.     Israel     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1609 was adopted by the House on May   4, 2017, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House