LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Chelsea Collins upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors

WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through the
dedication, determination and tireless efforts of the outstanding citi-
zens 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Chelsea
Collins of Troop 487, Goshen, New York, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
Council, upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Gold Award,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors; 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, 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; 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, Chelsea Collins worked with the Bull House
Historical Association and descendants of William and Sarah (Wells) Bull
in designing an entryway to the planned historical trail; she collected
materials and donations, and worked with volunteers in building two
stone walls with fieldstone tops that mark the opening of the walkway;
the trail is planned to enhance the historical significance of the Bull
family in Orange County and will provide stations that offer details of
the family's contributions to the community; 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, Chelsea Collins 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 Chelsea Collins upon the occasion of her desig-
nation 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 Chelsea Collins.