H.R. No. 838 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Veronica R. Kloss of Spring, a member of Girl Scouts of the USA Troop No. 11551, has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, and this achievement truly merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, Receiving the Gold Award is a significant honor, bestowed on only a small fraction of those who enter the scouting movement; in the course of meeting the award's demanding criteria, Ms. Kloss completed all of the requisite steps and successfully accomplished a Gold Award project of benefit to the DePelchin Children's Center, which included making more than 120 fleece blankets for donation and constructing a showcase for the children's art projects; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Michael and Janet Kloss, this fine young Texan has demonstrated outstanding initiative throughout her scouting career, winning the respect and admiration of her fellow Girl Scouts; Ms. Kloss also takes part in a number of activities at St. Pius X High School, including membership in the National Honor Society and Campus Ministry as well as serving as captain of the varsity soccer team; moreover, she belongs to St. Edward Catholic Church and the Texas Rush Soccer Club; and WHEREAS, Veronica Kloss's dedication to excellence and her perseverance in the pursuit of her goals have proven her worthy to stand among scouting's elite, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Veronica R. Kloss on receiving 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. Kloss as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Riddle ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 838 was adopted by the House on March 17, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House