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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40
WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is pleased to recognize Melissa Markel for achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award; this fine young woman was presented the coveted award by the Houston Girl Scout Council; and WHEREAS, Few receive this distinguished award, the highest level of achievement in the Girl Scout program; and WHEREAS, Through the process of earning the Gold Award, girls develop a lifelong commitment to community service and gain skills that will contribute to their future success; and WHEREAS, For her service project Melissa collected thousands of sample-sized toiletries from the community, which were distributed through the Wesley Community Center; and WHEREAS, In receiving the Gold Award, Melissa has brought great honor to herself, her family, her council, her community, and her state, and she is truly worthy of legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby commend Melissa Markel on receiving this prestigious award and congratulate her on her outstanding achievement; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Melissa Markel as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lindsay ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 22, 2003. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate