Senate Resolution No. 2157

BY: Senator BRESLIN

CONGRATULATING Destiny Schanz upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on Sunday,
May 22, 2022

WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts, Destiny Schanz
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the Girl
Scout Gold Award; the ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Destiny Schanz is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop
1110; 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 1916, 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 entitled "Keeping Your Pets Happy and Safe
During COVID-19," Destiny Schanz designed and built a dog agility course
at the Cook Park Dog Park; in addition to the dog agility course, she
created informational flyers that are stored at the park to educate
community members on how to keep animals safe in different situations,
such as house fires; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding young woman has been involved in Scouting
for years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals and has attained all the
necessary achievements; and

WHEREAS, Destiny Schanz 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 Destiny Schanz 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
transmitted to Destiny Schanz.