H.R. No. 1893
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kacy Metcalf of Girl Scout Troop No. 1161 in
McKinney has attained the Girl Scout Gold Award, and this
accomplishment truly merits recognition; and
WHEREAS, To earn this distinction, Ms. Metcalf 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 involved building birdhouses for the
Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney,
giving presentations, and generally raising community awareness on
how to provide food and shelter for bird species threatened by loss
of habitat; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of David and Jean Metcalf, Ms. Metcalf
has further distinguished herself through her participation in such
extracurricular activities as robotics competitions, powder puff
derby, and the Legacy 4-H Club, which she has led as first vice
president; moreover, she earned the gold-level President's
Volunteer Service Award in 2017; 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. Metcalf 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 Kacy Metcalf 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. Metcalf as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Sanford
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1893 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House