H.R. No. 1488
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Ariel Harris of San Antonio is receiving the Gold
  Award from the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas in May 2009, and this
  notable achievement indeed merits special recognition; and
         WHEREAS, The highest honor bestowed by the Girl Scouts, the
  Gold Award is given to young women who have excelled in the areas of
  leadership, service, career planning, and personal development,
  and the award's rigorous standards ensure that those who attain the
  commendation are among scouting's elite; and
         WHEREAS, In the course of meeting the award's demanding
  criteria, Ms. Harris completed all of the requisite steps,
  including several interest project patches, an individual
  challenge, and a Gold Award project of benefit to her community;
  moreover, this fine young Texan has demonstrated outstanding
  initiative throughout her scouting career, winning the respect and
  admiration of both her leaders and fellow scouts; and
         WHEREAS, Ariel Harris has distinguished herself through her
  dedication and perseverance in the pursuit of her goals, and she may
  reflect with great pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Ariel Harris on earning the Girl
  Scout Gold Award and extend to her sincere best wishes for the
  future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Harris as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Leibowitz
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1488 was adopted by the House on April
  30, 2009, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House