89R31765 DSH-D
 
  By: Hagenbuch S.R. No. 567
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Saivi Bhandary of Girl Scout Troop No. 5874 has
  attained the Girl Scout Gold Award, and this accomplishment truly
  merits recognition; and
         WHEREAS, To earn this distinction, Ms. Bhandary demonstrated
  creativity, initiative, and leadership in completing a Take Action
  project that has resulted in lasting and positive change; working
  with the Himalayan Health Initiative, she helped to improve
  sanitation education for students at Sathya Uddyhan, a school in
  Jolkhu, Nepal, where she taught handwashing and toothbrushing
  techniques; she also distributed hygiene kits and helped to launch
  annual "Health Days" to promote continued awareness within the
  school community; and
         WHEREAS, By fostering self-confidence and by encouraging
  young women to explore educational and 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. Bhandary has
  demonstrated in pursuit of her goals truly exemplify the highest
  ideals of the Girl Scouts, and she may reflect with pride on a job
  well done; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
  hereby congratulate Saivi Bhandary 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. Bhandary as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas Senate.