2009-J5839
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kaitlyn Romagnoli, Allison Forth
and Brittany Wallace 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 Kaitlyn
Romagnoli, Allison Forth and Brittany Wallace of the NYPENN Pathways
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 their project, Kaitlyn Romagnoli, Allison Forth and Brit-
tany Wallace created a video documentary for the Canastota bicentennial
celebration, outlining the history of seven of the village's buildings:
the post office, fire and police departments, Erie Canal museum,
library, and Graystone and Peterboro Street elementary school; the
project documentary will be shown at the Village's bicentennial cele-
brations this summer; and
WHEREAS, These outstanding 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, Kaitlyn Romagnoli, Allison Forth and Brittany Wallace are a
credit to their families, their schools, their communities, their State
and their Nation, and no doubt their future will be filled with accom-
plishments 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 Kaitlyn Romagnoli, Allison Forth and Brittany
Wallace 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 Kaitlyn Romagnoli, Allison Forth and Brittany Wallace.