86R19652 GM-D
By: Springer H.R. No. 948
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ben McCartney of Throckmorton County 4-H was named
the recipient of a 2017 4-H Gold Star Award; and
WHEREAS, First presented in 1933, the Gold Star Award was
created to recognize the hard work of exemplary 4-H members; it is
the highest county-level achievement prize conferred by 4-H; and
WHEREAS, To qualify for the Gold Star Award, members must
demonstrate leadership ability and participate in one or more
community service initiatives; in addition, they are required to
belong to 4-H for a minimum of three years, to complete projects in
three different areas of emphasis, and to participate in a variety
of activities; and
WHEREAS, Through his hard work and commitment to excellence,
Ben McCartney has brought great credit to his 4-H club, and he may
indeed look forward to a future bright with promise; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ben McCartney on his receipt of a
4-H Gold Star Award and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. McCartney as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.