H.R. No. 1832 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Katherine Dodgen of Dallas has attained the Girl Scout Gold Award, the organization's highest commendation, and she was honored for her accomplishment in a special ceremony on May 1, 2011; and WHEREAS, To earn this distinction, Ms. Dodgen successfully met a series of requirements emphasizing community service, personal and spiritual growth, positive values, and leadership skills; in addition, she planned and implemented a Girl Scout Gold Award project that will have a positive and lasting impact in her community; and WHEREAS, By helping young women to build confidence, explore career opportunities, and become more socially conscious, the Girl Scout program equips its participants with skills that will benefit them throughout their lives; and WHEREAS, The maturity and dedication that Ms. Dodgen has demonstrated in pursuit of her goals truly exemplify the highest ideals of the Girl Scout organization, and she indeed merits special recognition for her achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Katherine Dodgen on her receipt of the Girl Scout Gold Award and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Dodgen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Carter ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1832 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House