85R24126(20) KSM-D     By: Israel H.R. No. 1560       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Emelia Patterson 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. Patterson   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. Patterson 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 Emelia Patterson 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. Patterson as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.