1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 961

        1-2           WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to recognize Jill Clay

        1-3     of Irving, Texas, on achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award; this fine

        1-4     young woman was one of 33 girls of the Tejas Girl Scout Council

        1-5     presented the coveted award at ceremonies in Dallas on June 5, 1997;

        1-6     and

        1-7           WHEREAS, Few achieve this distinguished award, the highest

        1-8     honor bestowed on girls in the Girl Scout program; and

        1-9           WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Girl Scout oath and

       1-10     promise, Jill advanced through the ranks of Girl Scouting; and

       1-11           WHEREAS, This personable young lady has displayed leadership

       1-12     through planning, developing, and conducting a service project;

       1-13     she is truly a shining example to other Girl Scouts and citizens

       1-14     of her community; and

       1-15           WHEREAS, In receiving the Gold Award, Jill brings great honor

       1-16     to herself, her family, her council, her community, and her state;

       1-17     now, therefore, be it

       1-18           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

       1-19     75th Legislature, hereby commend Jill Clay on receiving this

       1-20     prestigious honor and congratulate her on her outstanding

       1-21     achievement; and, be it further

       1-22           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

       1-23     Jill as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

        2-1                                                                 Shapiro

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        2-3                                          President of the Senate

        2-4                                       I hereby certify that the above

        2-5                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

        2-6                                  on May 31, 1997.

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        2-8                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-10                                           Member, Texas Senate