79R6563 JNC-D

By:  Dukes                                                        H.R. No. 509



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts-Lone Star Council of Central Texas 
is celebrating the dedication of the Jeff and Gail Kodosky Program 
Center in Austin on February 25, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Covering more than 22,000 square feet, this 
impressive new facility is nearly four times the size of the former 
service center and features a technology center with desktop 
computers, a multipurpose area for expanded programs, an area for 
volunteer meetings and training, a resource room, and a larger Girl 
Scout Shop; and
	WHEREAS, The construction of the program center was made 
possible through the S.T.R.O.N.G. (Smart, Tough, Real, Out there, 
Now, Girl Scouts) Capital Campaign, which sought to provide 
expanded services for the more than 22,000 girl and adult members of 
the organization; and
	WHEREAS, Now in its 92nd year, Girl Scouts of the USA 
cultivates values, social conscience, and self-esteem in girls ages 
5 to 17, while teaching them critical life skills that will enable 
them to succeed as adults; by serving more Girl Scouts and allowing 
them access to enhanced resources, the new Kodosky Program Center 
will help the Lone Star Council make important contributions to the 
lives of young Texans for generations to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of the Jeff and Gail 
Kodosky Program Center in Austin and extend sincere best wishes to 
all those involved for a memorable celebration; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Girl Scouts-Lone Star Council as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.