H.R. No. 759
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Amanda Richards of Graham received a 4-H Gold Star
Award on July 30, 2016, at the Young County 4-H Gold Star banquet;
and
WHEREAS, The highest county-level achievement award
conferred by Texas 4-H, the Gold Star Award was first presented in
1933 to recognize the hard work of exemplary 4-H members; and
WHEREAS, To qualify for the Gold Star Award, members must
distinguish themselves by demonstrating leadership ability and by
participating in one or more community service initiatives; in
addition, recipients are required to belong to 4-H for a minimum of
three years and to complete projects in three different areas of
emphasis; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Ricky and Christine Richards, Amanda
Richards is president of the Lone Star 4-H Club, and she also serves
as the Young County 4-H council secretary; she shows rabbits and
goats and judges livestock, and she has participated in the Duds to
Dazzle, Food Challenge, and Nutrition Quiz Bowl programs; and
WHEREAS, Through her hard work and commitment to excellence,
Amanda Richards has brought great pride to her 4-H club, and she may
indeed look forward to a future bright with promise; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Amanda Richards on her receipt of a
4-H Gold Star Award and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Richards as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Springer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 759 was adopted by the House on March
16, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House