By Goolsby H.R. No. 43 75R4287 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts of America, founded in 1912, is part 1-2 of a worldwide organization dedicated to training young women in 1-3 responsible citizenship, good conduct, and outdoor activities; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The San Jacinto Girl Scout Council is a respected 1-5 member of this association and represents girls from local troops 1-6 in 21 Texas counties; and 1-7 WHEREAS, This year the San Jacinto Girl Scout Council will 1-8 host a statewide recognition ceremony for members who have earned 1-9 the highest award in girl scouting, the Girl Scout Gold Award; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives heartily endorses 1-11 the goals and objectives of the Girl Scouts of America and applauds 1-12 the San Jacinto Girl Scout Council for sponsoring this special 1-13 recognition ceremony; now, therefore, be it 1-14 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-15 Legislature hereby grant the San Jacinto Girl Scout Council 1-16 permission to use the house chamber, provided that the house is not 1-17 in session and subject to house rules and policies of the Committee 1-18 on House Administration, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 9, 1997, 1-19 for the purpose of conducting a statewide ceremony honoring young 1-20 women who have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award.