86R22284(5) SME-D
 
  By: Israel H.R. No. 1034
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Sante Devera-Waden of the Girl Scouts of Southwest
  Texas has attained the Girl Scout Gold Award, and this
  accomplishment truly merits recognition; and
         WHEREAS, To earn this distinction, Ms. Devera-Waden
  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. Devera-Waden
  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 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Sante Devera-Waden 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. Devera-Waden as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.