LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kristen L. Charpentier upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on April 5, 2010

WHEREAS, Kristen L. Charpentier, through her diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the
Girl Scout Gold Award; the ceremony will be held on Monday, April 5,
2010, at West Sayville Fire House, West Sayville, New York; 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, The Girl Scouts of America and its members are dedicated to
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and
WHEREAS, An active Girl Scout for many years, Kristen L. Charpentier
has also earned both the Bronze and Silver awards; 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, Kristen L. Char-
pentier fulfilled five requirements; including the design and completion
of a Gold Award Project, which provided a service to the community, and
was of lasting benefit; and
WHEREAS, A senior in high school, Kristen L. Charpentier is an avid
athlete; she plays on her school's Varsity Softball and Volleyball teams
and is also an essential member of the Winter Track team; additionally,
she took part in a Volleyball fundraiser to benefit cancer; and
WHEREAS, Kristen L. Charpentier is also a very talented musician; she
has played in her school's concert orchestra, chamber orchestra, high
school musical pit orchestra, as well as the Bay Area Summer Orchestra
(BASO); in addition, she volunteered for two days at the New York State
String Music Association (NYSSMA) held at Blue Point High School; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Kristen L. Charpentier has volunteered at the
School's Blood Drive and Talent Show; she is also a member of the Year-
book Club, Class Committee and Safe Student Ambassadors; and
WHEREAS, Outside of school, Kristen L. Charpentier donates her time
and talents to numerous organizations some of which include: Good Samar-
itan Nursing Home, Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and Vacation
Bible School; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her efforts of in-depth magnitude, Kristen
L. Charpentier has earned countless awards and accolades including:
Scholar Athlete Award for Volleyball and the English Departmental Award;
she has also been named Student of the Month for Math, Cartooning, Span-
ish, Orchestra and English and is often listed on the school's honor
roll; she is a member of the National Honor Society as well as TRI-M
(Music Honor Society) and is currently serving as its Vice President;
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, Kristen L. Charpentier 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 Kristen L. Charpentier upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kristen L. Charpentier.