LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating 11 Girl Scouts of Northeastern New
York upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold
Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 6, 2010

WHEREAS, Through their diligence and rigorous efforts, 11 Girl Scouts of
Northeastern New York, have achieved Scouting's highest and most presti-
gious honor, the Girl Scout Gold Award; the ceremony will be held on
Sunday, June 6, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The 11 outstanding Girl Scouts include: Cat Austin, Liz
Austin, Lindsey Adrian, Laura Hines, Corrina Goutos, Liana Nunziato,
Maria Volpe-McDermott, Emily Hughes, Erin McNamara, Cydney Betton, Brid-
gette Moss; 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, 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, Cat Austin and her sister Liz Austin of Watervliet, New York,
completed their project together entitled "Wii Can Do It"; they raised
funds to purchase a Wii for a Senior Center in their area, then taught
classes to the seniors on how to use the Wii system; and
WHEREAS, Lindsey Adrian of Latham, New York, taught computer classes
to the elderly; she ran six weekly computer classes for adults and the
elderly in her town; and
WHEREAS, Laura Hines and Bridgette Moss, both of Latham, New York,
held a fitness event for young girls on health and nutrition; in addi-
tion they organized a drive for books, games, and puzzles for local
charities that focus on serving girls; and
WHEREAS, Corrina Goutos of Altamont, New York's project "Sharing our
community", raised awareness about Guilderhaven; Guilderhaven, Inc. was
inspired by a group of volunteers at the Guilderland Animal Shelter, who
saw a need for an organized group of individuals dedicated to the care
and placement of homeless animals; donations are used for both medical
expenses for animals housed at the shelter and to support educational
programs; the group also holds fundraisers which include a bi-annual
book and bake sale held near the shelter premises; and
WHEREAS, Liana Nunziato of Ravena, New York's project was a Teen room
beautification; she cleaned, repaired, and painted a team room at her
Church; and
WHEREAS, Maria Volpe-McDermot's, project was entitled "Talking it
Out"; she held a program and made a booklet on helping children under-
stand the importance of resolving issues; and
WHEREAS, Emily Hughes of Loudonville, New York's project was "Survival
kits for the Survivors"; she provided necessity bags for victims of
domestic violence and gave the bags to domestic violence shelters; and
WHEREAS, Erin McNamara and Cydney Betton, both of Albany completed
their project "Compassion with Fashion"; they held a fashion show, and

with the proceeds, they purchased needed items for the Ronald McDonald
House; and
WHEREAS, These exceptional young women have been involved in Scouting
for years, have lived up to Scouting's ideals and have attained all of
the necessary achievements; and
WHEREAS, They are all a credit to their families, their schools, their
communities, their State and their Nation, and no doubt their futures
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 11 Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York upon the
occasion of their designation as recipients of the Girl Scout Gold
Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to each of the 11 Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York.