2011-J1645
Sponsored By
(R, C) 58th Senate District
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2011-J1645
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Emma Leonard upon the occasion of
receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award
WHEREAS, Emma Leonard is a member of a Girl Scouts of America Troop
affiliated with the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways council; and
WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts, Emma Leonard has
earned Cadette Girl Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the
Girl Scout Silver Award for 11 to 14-year-old girls in Grades 6-8 and
Girl Scouting's second highest achievement; and
WHEREAS, She will be honored at a Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Young
Women of Distinction event in May 2011; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting has cultivated in our nation's young people the
goals of building solid values of sisterhood and the importance of work-
ing with others, stimulating both mind and body, instilling pride, and
encouraging community service and success; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting has expanded the horizons of the countless
young women who have participated in the programs which have made Girl
Scouting an American and international institution; and
WHEREAS, To earn the Silver Award, Emma Leonard completed five
requirements; the first four requirements help girls build skills,
explore careers, gain leadership skills, and make a commitment to self-
improvement and are followed by the completion of the fifth requirement,
a Silver Award community service project which Emma Leonard planned,
developed and executed; and
WHEREAS, The Silver Award symbolizes an 11 to 14-year-old Cadette Girl
Scout's accomplishments in Girl Scouting and community activities as she
matures and works to better her life and the lives of others; it is
tangible evidence of Emma Leonard's high character and commitment, and
is a harbinger of her future service to her community, New York State
and our nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
warmly congratulate Emma Leonard, recognizing her achievement in earning
the Girl Scout Silver Award and wishing her success, health and happi-
ness; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Emma Leonard.
actions
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05 / May / 2011
- REFERRED TO FINANCE
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10 / May / 2011
- REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
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10 / May / 2011
- ADOPTED
Resolution Details
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- Resolutions, Legislative
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