LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Lynnette Lockwood upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most
prestigious of Girl Scouting honors, on May 17, 2009

WHEREAS, Lynnette Lockwood, of Woodhull, 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 Lynnette Lockwood 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 Eat Your Colors,
Lynnette Lockwood, in an effort to combat childhood obesity, worked with
her local elementary school to educate both children and parents on this
important topic; and
WHEREAS, She designed 10 modules, one for each week of the program she
created; nutrition, exercise, healthy lifestyle, healthy foods, appro-
priate portions, good drinks, and healthy snack choices were among the
topics she included; 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, Lynnette Lockwood 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 Lynnette Lockwood 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 Lynnette Lockwood.