82R25718(4) JEN-D
 
  By: Carter H.R. No. 1813
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Victoria Elena Christiansen of Dallas has attained
  the Girl Scout Gold Award, the organization's highest commendation,
  and she was honored for her accomplishment in a special ceremony on
  May 1, 2011; and
         WHEREAS, To earn this distinction, Ms. Christiansen
  successfully met a series of requirements emphasizing community
  service, personal and spiritual growth, positive values, and
  leadership skills; in addition, she planned and implemented a Girl
  Scout Gold Award project that will have a positive and lasting
  impact in her community; and
         WHEREAS, By helping young women to build confidence, explore
  career opportunities, and become more socially conscious, the Girl
  Scout program equips its participants with skills that will benefit
  them throughout their lives; and
         WHEREAS, The maturity and dedication that Ms. Christiansen
  has demonstrated in pursuit of her goals truly exemplify the
  highest ideals of the Girl Scout organization, and she indeed
  merits special recognition for her achievement; now, therefore, be
  it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Victoria Elena Christiansen on her
  receipt of the Girl Scout Gold Award and extend to her sincere best
  wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Christiansen as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.