LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Amanda Van Allen upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Silver Award, for 11 to
14-year-old girls, and Girl Scouting's second highest achievement

WHEREAS, Amanda Van Allen, through her diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor for a Girl
Scout 11 to 14 years old; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Van Allen is a member of Girl Scouts of America
Central Square Troop 11013; 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, The Girl Scouts of America and its members are dedicated to
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and
WHEREAS, In order to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award, a girl must
fulfill numerous requirements; chief among them a minimum of fifty hours
on a sustainable project which impacts their community for years to
come; and
WHEREAS, For her project, Amanda Van Allen built a solar oven for Camp
Yaiewano; 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, 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 Amanda Van Allen'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, in
recognition of the significance of this meritorious achievement, to
congratulate and honor Amanda Van Allen upon the occasion of her desig-
nation as recipient of the Girl Scout Silver Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Amanda Van Allen.