LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Lydia M. Hunt upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Lydia M. Hunt, through her diligence and rigorous efforts, has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the Girl Scout
Gold Award; she will be honored by Girl Scouts of Western New York's
Pittsford Service Unit at a special Court of Awards ceremony on Sunday,
June 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A student at Pittsford Sutherland High School, Lydia M. Hunt
is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop 60774 in Pittsford; 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
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 Gold Award project entitled Creating a Positive
Learning Environment-Mural Painting, Lydia M. Hunt chose a project where
she could use her artistic talent, work at her own pace, and do some-
thing for her community; and
WHEREAS, Painting murals in an underprivileged, inner city day care
center proved to be the perfect fit for her; she partnered with the
Jefferson Avenue Childhood Development Center, located in the basement
of a church in one of Rochester's poorest sections, and held a paint
collection and secured donations from Lowe's to gather the necessary
paint; and
WHEREAS, Two classroom teachers wanted murals so Lydia M. Hunt met
with them to gather their ideas and drafted several design options; she
then worked for many hours sketching, painting, getting feedback and
working with the teachers and the Child Care Center Director; and
WHEREAS, The youngest children loved watching her paint; the parents
and teachers also appreciated her work and, now, where once there were
only cinderblock walls, there are two colorful murals that support the
teacher's themes and create a positive learning environment for the
children; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding young woman, Lydia M. Hunt has been involved
in Scouting for years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals and has
attained all of the necessary achievements for the Girl Scout Gold
Award; and
WHEREAS, Lydia M. Hunt 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 Lydia M. Hunt upon the occasion of her desig-
nation as the recipient of a Girl Scout Gold Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lydia M. Hunt.