SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 608

WHEREAS, Abby Short of Girl Scout Troop No. 1015 has attained the Girl Scout Gold Award, and this accomplishment truly merits recognition; and

WHEREAS, To earn this distinction, Ms. Short 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 Gold Award project to expand and increase the availability of glass recycling in Longview; 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. Short 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby congratulate Abby Short 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. Short as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 17, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate