LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Carsyn Rissberger upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Silver Award, a presti-
gious Scouting honor, on June 7, 2015

WHEREAS, Carsyn Rissberger will be honored with the Girl Scout Silver
Award, Cadette Scouting's highest award and Girl Scouting's second high-
est achievement, at the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York's Annual
Gold & Silver Award Ceremony on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the Queensbury
Hotel, Glens Falls, New York; and
WHEREAS, Carsyn Rissberger is a member of Girl Scouts of Northeastern
New York; 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
hundreds of thousands who have participated in Scouting programs which
have made Scouting an American and international institution; and
WHEREAS, To earn the Silver Award, Carsyn Rissberger completed a
series of requirements which included: a skills building process; iden-
tification of issues important to the Girl Scout; exploration of her
community; an action project which she planned, developed and executed;
and a reflection and sharing of her Silver Award experience with the
Girl Scouting community; and
WHEREAS, The Silver Award symbolizes a Cadette Girl Scout's accom-
plishments in Girl Scouting and community activities as she matures and
works to better her life and the lives of others; and
WHEREAS, The Silver Award is earned over a two-year period; it is
tangible evidence of Carsyn Rissberger'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 to
recognize Carsyn Rissberger for 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 Carsyn Rissberger.