SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 522
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Kelsey Turner, who has completed the requirements for
earning a Girl Scout Gold Award; this fine young woman is being
presented the coveted award by the Amarillo Region of Girl Scouts
of Texas Oklahoma Plains Council on April 9, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award
that can be earned by girls between the ages of 14 and 18; only a
few Girl Scouts attain this distinguished honor; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts develop leadership and organizational
skills through the process of earning a Gold Award, and their
commitment to the betterment of their community forms the basis
for a lifetime of active citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Kelsey has shown leadership by designing and
implementing a service project that will be of lasting benefit to
her community; and
WHEREAS, Kelsey worked together with two other Girl Scouts
on a nutrition and fitness education project; they showed people
how to make small but significant changes in their everyday lives
that would help them reap the benefits of a healthier life
through exercise and wholesome food choices; and
WHEREAS, In receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award, Kelsey has
brought great honor to herself, her family, her council, and her
community; she is truly a shining example to the young people of
this state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Kelsey Turner on receiving the Girl
Scout Gold Award and congratulate her on this outstanding
accomplishment; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 16, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate