H.R. No. 1323 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Megan Mizell of San Angelo has attained the Girl Scout Gold Award, the organization's highest commendation; and WHEREAS, To earn this distinction, Ms. Mizell 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 to provide underserved children with donated tickets to various fine arts performances; the program, called First Experiences, was inspired by her own influences from the theater and music, and she hopes to motivate other young Texans to develop an interest in the arts; and WHEREAS, By encouraging young women to build confidence, explore career opportunities, and become more socially conscious, the Girl Scout program is helping its participants to achieve their greatest potential as engaged citizens and leaders; and WHEREAS, The maturity and dedication that Megan Mizell 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 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Megan Mizell on earning 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. Mizell as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Darby ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1323 was adopted by the House on April 9, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House