LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Elizabeth Mauri upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most presti-
gious of Girl Scouting honors, on May 17, 2009

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Mauri, of Horseheads, New York, through her diligence
and rigorous efforts, has achieved Girl Scouting's highest and most
prestigious honor, the Girl Scout Gold Award; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts - Seven Lakes Council, headquartered in Phelps,
New York, will honor Elizabeth Mauri at a special Young Women of
Distinction event to be held at the Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen on
Sunday, May 17, 2009; 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, Girl Scouts of America and its members are dedicated to the
development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation; and
WHEREAS, Since 1980, Senior Girl Scouts have capped their years of
achievement in Girl Scouting with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and
WHEREAS, In order to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, a girl must
fulfill five requirements; chief among them is the design and completion
of a Gold Award Project which must build upon the interests of the girl,
provide a service to the community, and be of lasting benefit; and
WHEREAS, For her Gold Award Project, entitled Over Here, Over There--
Relaxation Zone, Elizabeth Mauri coordinated a relaxation zone for the
adults of the families of military servicemen and women participating in
a larger appreciation event she organized with three of her troopmates;
and
WHEREAS, Designed to pamper the adults in attendance and to provide
them with an area in which to rest and unwind while their children
played in the Carnival or Toddler areas, Elizabeth Mauri created in the
Relaxation Zone an outdoor cafe style atmosphere including beverages,
chocolates, and flowers; an area for private chair massages was also
provided and a professional masseuse offered massages; and
WHEREAS, A directory of area businesses which offer discounts to fami-
lies of military servicemen and women is being compiled and will be
distributed to those who participated in this wonderful event and, as a
result of Elizabeth Mauri's efforts and those of her fellow troopmates,
the Mayor of Horseheads proclaimed July 27th as A Day for the Families
of Servicemen and Women; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young woman has been involved in Scouting
for years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals and has attained all of the
necessary achievements; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Mauri 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 Elizabeth Mauri upon the occasion of her desig-
nation as the recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Elizabeth Mauri.