LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Briana Dusling upon the occasion of
receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award

WHEREAS, Briana Dusling will be honored with the Girl Scout Silver
Award, for 11 to 14-year-old girls and Girl Scouting's second highest
achievement, at a Girl Scouts of America Awards Ceremony, to be held at
the Herricks Community Center in New Hyde Park, New York, on Wednesday,
May 23, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Briana Dusling resides in Roslyn Heights, New York, and is a
member of Troop 1667; 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, Briana Dusling 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 Briana Dusling planned,
developed and executed; and
WHEREAS, For her Silver Award project, Briana Dusling brought holiday
spirit to the Mary Brennan Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN) for an
Easter Sunday celebration; she made dessert and prepared treats for the
INN guests; and
WHEREAS, Over 250 cupcakes and 100 Easter bags filled with goodies
were delivered for the holiday celebration; DVDs and books were also
collected and added to the baskets prepared for the INN guests; and
WHEREAS, Normally open Monday through Friday for lunch, the INN was
open on Easter Sunday to serve its guests a holiday meal and to enjoy
Briana Dusling's treats as well; and
WHEREAS, The Silver Award symbolizes an 11 to 14-year-old 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 Briana Dusling'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 Briana Dusling, recognizing her achievement in earn-
ing the Girl Scout Silver Award and wishing her success, health and
happiness; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Briana Dusling.