H.R. No. 1609
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Niveya Ravichandran of the Girl Scouts of Central
  Texas in Austin has attained the Girl Scout Gold Award, and this
  accomplishment truly merits recognition; and
         WHEREAS, To earn this distinction, Ms. Ravichandran
  successfully met a series of requirements emphasizing community
  service, personal and spiritual growth, positive values, and
  leadership skills; as part of that process, she planned and
  implemented a Girl Scout Gold Award project that will have a
  positive and lasting impact in her community; and
         WHEREAS, By fostering self-confidence and by encouraging
  young women to explore career opportunities and to become more
  socially conscious, the Girl Scout program is helping its
  participants to achieve their greatest potential as engaged
  citizens and leaders; and
         WHEREAS, The maturity and dedication that Ms. Ravichandran
  has demonstrated in pursuit of her goals truly exemplify the
  highest ideals of the Girl Scouts, and she may indeed reflect with
  pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Niveya Ravichandran on her receipt
  of the Girl Scout Gold Award and extend to her sincere best wishes
  for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Ravichandran as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Israel
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1609 was adopted by the House on May
  4, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House