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

WHEREAS, Julia Himmelreich, of Horseheads, New York, through her dili-
gence 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 Julia Himmelreich 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 --
Toddler Central, Julia Himmelreich coordinated Toddler Central for the
children of the families of military servicemen and women participating
in a larger appreciation event she organized with three of her troop-
mates; and
WHEREAS, Recruiting several qualified people to donate their time to
baby-sit, Julia Himmelreich designed Toddler Central as a kid-friendly
place for small children, newborn to age four, to play with supervision
and age appropriate toys and games while their parents enjoyed some
personal time at the event; 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 Julia Himmelreich's efforts and those of her fellow troop-
mates, 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, Julia Himmelreich 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 Julia Himmelreich 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 Julia Himmelreich.