2011-J1697
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jessica-Ray Realmuto upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most
prestigious of Girl Scouting honors, on May 13, 2011
WHEREAS, Jessica-Ray Realmuto, through her diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Girl Scouting's highest and most prestigious
honor, the Girl Scout Gold Award; she will be honored by the Massapequa
Association of Girl Scouts at the association's 16th Annual Awards Cere-
mony, to be held on Friday, May 13, 2011, at the McKenna Elementary
School in Massapequa Park, 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, 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
complete five requirements, all of which demand efficient organiza-
tional, time management, and leadership skills; chief among these
requirements is the design and completion of a Gold Award Service
Project which must build upon the interests of the girl, provide a
service to the community, and be of lasting benefit; 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, Jessica-Ray Realmuto 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 Jessica-Ray Realmuto upon the occasion of her
designation as the recipient of a Girl Scout Gold Award on May 13, 2011;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jessica-Ray Realmuto.