1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1188 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the family 1-3 and friends of Shantelle Smith of Dallas in commending her on 1-4 receiving the prestigious Gold Award, the highest award in 1-5 Girl Scouting; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Shantelle has worked diligently for this award 1-7 during her many years in Girl Scouts and is truly deserving 1-8 of the honor bestowed on her by the Tejas Girl Scout Council; and 1-9 WHEREAS, This distinguished award is coveted by Girl Scouts 1-10 throughout the United States and has special significance in our 1-11 state; and 1-12 WHEREAS, To earn the Gold Award, Shantelle has exhibited 1-13 diligence and leadership in her community service and educational 1-14 projects; and 1-15 WHEREAS, It is heartening to know that young people are 1-16 willing to devote their time and energy in pursuit of excellence 1-17 and service to their communities; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Shantelle's outstanding accomplishment indicates 1-19 that she has met superbly the challenges set for her and will 1-20 make important contributions to her community in the years ahead; 1-21 now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-2 76th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to Shantelle Smith 2-3 on her noteworthy achievement; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-5 Miss Smith as an expression of admiration from the Texas Senate 2-6 with best wishes for continued success. 2-7 West 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 President of the Senate 2-10 I hereby certify that the above 2-11 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-12 on May 30, 1999. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Secretary of the Senate 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Member, Texas Senate