81R23928 JGH-D By: Marquez H.R. No. 1557 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Katie Grandle of Girl Scouts of the Rio Grande has attained the Gold Award, the highest commendation in Girl Scouting; and WHEREAS, Receiving the Gold Award is a significant honor, received by only a small fraction of those who are eligible; to achieve this distinction, a young woman must meet requirements that promote community service, personal growth, positive values, and leadership skills; in addition, she must plan and implement a special Girl Scout Gold Award project that meets a need in her community; and WHEREAS, Ms. Grandle has proven herself to be an exemplary and productive member of the Girl Scouts, and she may reflect with great pride on her commitment to excellence and her perseverance in the pursuit of her goals; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Katie Grandle on her receipt of the Girl Scout Gold Award and extend to her best wishes for the coming years; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Grandle as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.