LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Elizabeth Mastellone upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 23, 2013

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Mastellone, 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 Thursday, May 23,
2013, at St. Francis de Chantal Auditorium in Wantagh, New York; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Mastellone is a member of the Seaford/Wantagh Girl
Scout Association; 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, For her project, Elizabeth Mastellone created a recreational
program for individuals with disabilities at Adults and Children with
Learning Disabilities (ACLD) in Bethpage, New York; through donations,
she was able to collect over 250 games, books, and puzzles for the resi-
dents to enjoy; 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, Elizabeth Mastellone 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 Elizabeth Mastellone 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 Elizabeth Mastellone.