By Wise                                          H.R. No. 306

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor

 1-2     the Tip of Texas Girl Scout Council on the occasion of its members'

 1-3     visit to the State Capitol on March 13, 1997; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Since the council was chartered in 1954, it has

 1-5     remained committed to the mission of its parent organization: "to

 1-6     inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct,

 1-7     patriotism, and service that they may become happy and resourceful

 1-8     citizens"; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, To carry out these ambitious goals, the members of

1-10     the Tip of Texas Girl Scout Council have ensured that their troops

1-11     have a variety of worthwhile activities from which to choose; the

1-12     council's enthusiastic scouts have had numerous opportunities to

1-13     demonstrate their civic responsibility through community service

1-14     projects, and their outstanding efforts in behalf of others have

1-15     helped to make South Texas a better place in which to live, work,

1-16     and rear a family; and

1-17           WHEREAS, In addition, these young Texans have greatly enjoyed

1-18     the many social events sponsored by the council, and the girls'

1-19     participation in such activities as mother/daughter lock-ins, the

1-20     father/daughter dance, the Girl Scouts Save the Sea Turtles

1-21     project, and Summer Sizzler on South Padre Island have provided

1-22     them with cherished memories that will surely last a lifetime; and

1-23           WHEREAS, By encouraging young women to exercise leadership,

1-24     explore career opportunities, and discover more about themselves,

 2-1     the Tip of Texas Girl Scout Council builds the confidence,

 2-2     self-awareness, and community spirit of our future leaders, and it

 2-3     gives the members of this chamber great pleasure to recognize the

 2-4     council for its remarkable efforts in this regard; now, therefore,

 2-5     be it

 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-7     Legislature hereby honor the Tip of Texas Girl Scout Council for

 2-8     its outstanding contributions to the young women of South Texas and

 2-9     extend a warm welcome to its visiting members; and, be it further

2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-11     prepared for the Tip of Texas Girl Scout Council as  an expression

2-12     of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.