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                                                                  H.R. No. 55 


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Junior Girl Scout Bianca Pedraza of Mercedes has awed her friends, family, and community by selling 1,018 boxes of Girl Scout cookies in a two-week period; and WHEREAS, Possessing enviable entrepreneurial skills for a preteen, this valued member of Troop 191 displayed an extraordinary ability to market these tasty treats, and harnessed her talents to benefit a worthy program; and WHEREAS, Her success exemplifies the best of Girl Scout heritage and tradition, as she was able to glean important life skills through her cookie-selling venture, including goal setting, decision making, and money management; and WHEREAS, During her three years in the organization, Miss Pedraza has enjoyed camping, expanded her knowledge of such interests as ecology and photography, and earned prizes for her salesmanship; and WHEREAS, This enterprising and energetic young lady has won the respect and admiration of all who know her, and as she embraces a future bright with promise, it is a pleasure to recognize Miss Pedraza for her achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Bianca Pedraza for her outstanding efforts in behalf of the Girl Scouts of America and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Miss Pedraza as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Wise ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 55 was adopted by the House on May 11, 2004, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House