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

WHEREAS, Sara Hettel, 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; and
WHEREAS, Sara Hettel, the daughter of Mark and Lynn Hettel, is a
member of Girl Scouts of America Troop 60606, Girl Scouts of Western New
York; 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, 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, Sara Hettel's project was the Duck Pond
Construction/Revitalization; her mother has been a volunteer for many
years at the Thousand Acre Swamp Nature Preserve, Penfield, New York;
the Duck Pond is located near the entrance of the swamp, and provides a
beautiful view of waterfowl, and plant life; however, the trail that led
to the pond was muddy, due to a downhill slope, and had never been prop-
erly cleared; and
WHEREAS, Sara Hettel led and organized volunteers on four separate
days; together they cleared out the trail, built a viewing platform with
a boardwalk to avoid the muddy slope, and established the trail on the
official map of the Thousand Acre Swamp; the project was a success and
now the trail is marked by a sign, and safe to traverse so anyone can
enjoy the beauty of the pond no matter the season; 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, Sara Hettel is a credit to her family, her school, her commu-
nity, 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 Sara Hettel upon the occasion of her designation
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 Sara Hettel.