LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION Congratulating Samantha Prior upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Bronze Award, the most presti-
gious of Junior Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts, Samantha Prior has
earned Girl Scout Junior's highest honor, the Girl Scout Bronze Award
for girls in Grades 4-5; the Annual Bridging and Awards Night Ceremony
will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016, at Polk Street School, Franklin
Square, New York; and
WHEREAS, Samantha Prior, daughter of Erika and Donald Prior, is a
member of Girl Scouts of America Troop 1626, West Hempstead Franklin
Square Association, in Franklin Square, 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
young women who have participated in the programs which have made Girl
Scouting an American and international institution; and
WHEREAS, The Girl Scout Bronze Award requires the Girl Scout Junior to
learn the leadership and planning skills necessary to follow through on
a project that makes a positive impact on her community; working toward
this award demonstrates her commitment to helping others, improving her
community and the world, and becoming the best she can be; and
WHEREAS, To earn the Bronze Award, Samantha Prior completed a Bronze
Award community service project which she planned, developed and
executed; and
WHEREAS, For her project, Samantha Prior participated in the Plant A
Tree Project; and
WHEREAS, The Bronze Award symbolizes a Girl Scout Junior's accomplish-
ments 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
Samantha Prior'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
warmly congratulate Samantha Prior, recognizing her achievement in earn-
ing the Girl Scout Bronze 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 Samantha Prior.