SRC-MAX S.C.R. 8 75(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.C.R. 8
By: Ellis
Administration
1-30-97
As Filed


DIGEST 

This resolution is requesting the authority to construct a monument on the
Capitol grounds.  This monument will honor Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. for
their commitment to community, personal growth and value in the lives of
young women.  The monument's commission, installation, and maintenance
would be paid for entirely with private funds generated from Girl Scouts
of the U.S.A. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.C.R. 8 submits the following resolutions:

To encourage the State Preservation Board (board) to provide for the
permanent placement of a monument on the Capitol grounds honoring Girl
Scouts in Texas. 

That on approval of the State Preservation Board, placement be contingent
on the raising of private funds by the staff and volunteers of the Girl
Scouts of America for the monument's commission, installation, and
maintenance so that no expense is incurred by the State of Texas. 

To provide that the State Preservation Board have responsibility to
approve the design and location of the monument and to oversee its
installation, and that the General Services Commission assist the board in
the planning and completion of the monument. 

That the secretary of state forward an official copy of this resolution to
the executive directors of the State Preservation Board and the General
Services Commission.