TITLE: Congratulating Kacy Metcalf of McKinney on her receipt of the Girl Scout Gold Award.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Kacy Metcalf of McKinney on her receipt of the Girl Scout Gold Award.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Kacy Metcalf of Girl Scout Troop No. 1161 in McKinney has attained the Girl Scout Gold Award, and this accomplishment truly merits recognition; and WHEREAS, To earn this distinction, Ms. Metcalf 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 involved building birdhouses for the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, giving presentations, and generally raising community awareness on how to provide food and shelter for bird species threatened by loss of habitat; and WHEREAS, The daughter of David and Jean Metcalf, Ms. Metcalf has further distinguished herself through her participation in such extracurricular activities as robotics competitions, powder puff derby, and the Legacy 4-H Club, which she has led as first vice president; moreover, she earned the gold-level President's Volunteer Service Award in 2017; 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. Metcalf 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 Kacy Metcalf 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. Metcalf as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Sanford Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1893 was adopted by the House on May 12, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House