LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Laura Padgett upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors, on June 3, 2012

WHEREAS, Laura Padgett, through her diligence and rigorous efforts, has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the Girl Scout
Gold Award; the ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at The
Creekside Banquet Facility in Cheektowaga, New York; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Stephen and Mary Lou Padgett, Laura Padgett
is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop 60490; 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 project, Laura Padgett reenergized and increased
attendance in the Kids 'n Krafts program at Gilda's Club; she did this
by researching fun new craft ideas for the program, becoming acquainted
with its members, and helping to promote the program through a special
event; 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, Laura Padgett 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 Laura Padgett upon the occasion of her desig-
nation as recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Laura Padgett.