SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 519

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Madison Sanders on earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, which is being presented to her by the Amarillo Region of Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains Council on April 9, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Few Girl Scouts attain this distinguished award; it is the highest level of achievement in the Girl Scout program; and

WHEREAS, Fulfilling the requirements of the Gold Award develops leadership skills and organizational abilities as well as a commitment to community service; girls working toward the award gain valuable experience that will contribute to their future success; and

WHEREAS, Madison has designed and conducted a service project that will have a positive and lasting effect on her community; and

WHEREAS, For her project, she created a reading lounge at a local children's home, transforming unused space into a welcoming, child-friendly area where children of all ages can read and study; and

WHEREAS, By earning the Gold Award, Madison has brought honor to herself, her family, her council, and her community, and she deserves recognition for her dedication and achievement; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Madison Sanders on receiving this prestigious award and extend to her congratulations on her exemplary accomplishment; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Seliger

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 16, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate