H.R. No. 1489 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Jensen Dupes of San Antonio is receiving the Gold Award from the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas in May 2009, and this notable achievement indeed merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, The highest honor bestowed by the Girl Scouts, the Gold Award is given to young women who have excelled in the areas of leadership, service, career planning, and personal development, and the award's rigorous standards ensure that those who attain the commendation are among scouting's elite; and WHEREAS, In the course of meeting the award's demanding criteria, Ms. Dupes completed all of the requisite steps, including several interest project patches, an individual challenge, and a Gold Award project of benefit to her community; moreover, this fine young Texan has demonstrated outstanding initiative throughout her scouting career, winning the respect and admiration of both her leaders and fellow scouts; and WHEREAS, Jensen Dupes has distinguished herself through her dedication and perseverance in the pursuit of her goals, and she may reflect with great pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jensen Dupes on earning the Girl Scout Gold Award and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Dupes as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Leibowitz ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1489 was adopted by the House on April 30, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House