LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kristen Thomas upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Silver Award, a prestigious
Scouting honor

WHEREAS, Kristen Thomas was honored with the Girl Scout Silver Award,
Cadette Scouting's highest award and Girl Scouting's second highest
achievement; 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, The Silver Award is earned over a two-year period; it is
tangible evidence of Kristen Thomas'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
congratulate Kristen Thomas, recognizing 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 Kristen Thomas.