H.R. No. 1906
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, American Heritage Girl troops from across Texas are
gathering in Austin on May 18, 2017, to celebrate American Heritage
Girls Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, For more than two decades, American Heritage Girls
has sought to build women of integrity through service to God,
family, community, and country; girls ages 5 through 18 may
participate in activities that promote teamwork and build
confidence and also encourage spiritual, character, and social
development; furthermore, the organization strives to help girls
acquire life skills through a badge program that includes such
subjects as personal well-being, the arts, and science and
technology; and
WHEREAS, American Heritage Girls boasts membership in all 50
states and overseas with approximately 125 troops in Texas
representing cities and counties across the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, By fostering faith and courage and inspiring young
women to achieve their greatest potential as engaged citizens and
leaders, American Heritage Girls is enriching countless lives, and
the group is indeed deserving of special recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 18, 2017, as American Heritage
Girls Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in
Austin.
Springer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1906 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House