LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jessica Lopes upon the occasion of
receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award, Cadette Scouting's highest award
and Girl Scouting's second highest achievement, on May 25, 2016

WHEREAS, Jessica Lopes was honored with the Girl Scout Silver Award,
Cadette Scouting's highest award and Girl Scouting's second highest
achievement; the Recognition and Bridging Ceremony was held on Wednes-
day, May 25, 2016, at the Herricks Community Center, New Hyde Park, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Jessica Lopes is a member of the Herricks Association of Girl
Scouts of Nassau County; 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 Jessica Lopes'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 Jessica Lopes, recognizing her achievement in earning the
Girl Scout Silver Award, and wishing her much success, health and happi-
ness; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jessica Lopes.