H.R. No. 1574 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Rachel Starr of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas in Round Rock has attained the Girl Scout Gold Award, and this accomplishment truly merits recognition; and WHEREAS, To earn this distinction, Ms. Starr successfully met a series of requirements emphasizing community service, personal and spiritual growth, positive values, and leadership skills; as part of that process, she planned and implemented a Girl Scout Gold Award project that will have a positive and lasting impact in her community; and WHEREAS, By fostering self-confidence and by encouraging young women to explore career opportunities and to 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 Ms. Starr has demonstrated in pursuit of her goals truly exemplify the highest ideals of the Girl Scouts, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Rachel Starr on her receipt of 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. Starr as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Israel ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1574 was adopted by the House on May 4, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House