Bill Text: NY J00824 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Girl Scout Jenna Forestiero upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-20 - ADOPTED [J00824 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00824-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 824

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        CONGRATULATING  Girl  Scout  Jenna Forestiero upon
        the  occasion  of  earning  the  distinguished  Gold
        Award, the most prestigious of Girl Scouting honors,
        on June 9, 2021

  WHEREAS,  Jenna  Forestiero,  through  her  diligence  and  rigorous
efforts, has achieved Girl Scouts of  the  United  States  of  America's
highest and most prestigious honor, the Gold Award; the virtual ceremony
will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021; and

  WHEREAS,  A  resident  of  Centerport,  New  York  and  a  senior at
Harborfields High School, Jenna Forestiero is a member of Girl Scouts of
Suffolk County; and

  WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory  through
the  dedication,  determination  and tireless efforts of the outstanding
citizens of this Nation; and

  WHEREAS, It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our
youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and

  WHEREAS, Since 1912, Girl Scouts have answered  the  call  to  drive
lasting, impactful change; and

  WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of the United States of America and its members
are  dedicated  to  the  development  of character and leadership in the
youth of this Nation; and

  WHEREAS, Since 1980, Gold Award Girl Scouts have capped their  years
of achievement in Girl Scouting with the Gold Award; and

  WHEREAS,  In  order to earn the Gold Award, a girl must fulfill five
requirements; chief among them is the design and completion  of  a  Gold
Award  Project;  this project must build upon the interests of the girl,
provide a service to the community, and be of lasting benefit; and

  WHEREAS, For her project, Jenna Forestiero started  a  Science  club
during  the  summer  at  The Tri Community and Youth Agency (Tri CYA) to
help disadvantaged children discover and learn about science; and

  WHEREAS, Gold Award Girl Scouts do not just change the world for the
better, they change it for good; and

  WHEREAS, The Gold Award, the mark of the truly remarkable, is earned
by girls in grades 9-12  who  demonstrate  extraordinary  leadership  in
developing   sustainable   solutions  to  local,  national,  and  global
challenges; and

  WHEREAS, This outstanding young woman  has  been  involved  in  Girl
Scouting for years, has lived up to Girl Scout's ideals and has attained
all the necessary achievements; and

  WHEREAS, Jenna Forestiero is a credit to her family, her school, her
community,  her  State  and  her Nation, and no doubt her future will be
filled with accomplishments of equal importance; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, in
recognition of the significance  of  this  meritorious  achievement,  to
congratulate  and honor Girl Scout Jenna Forestiero upon the occasion of
earning the Gold Award; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Jenna Forestiero.