LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Chloe O'Shaughnessy upon the occasion
of receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award

WHEREAS, Chloe O'Shaughnessy is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop
30490 affiliated with the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways council; and
WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts, Chloe
O'Shaughnessy has earned Cadette Girl Scouting's highest and most pres-
tigious 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 2012; 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, Chloe O'Shaughnessy 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 sustainable Silver Award community service project which Chloe
O'Shaughnessy planned, developed and executed and which will impact the
community for many years to come; 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 Chloe O'Shaughnessy's high character and commit-
ment, 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 Chloe O'Shaughnessy, recognizing her achievement in
earning 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 Chloe O'Shaughnessy.