Senate Resolution No. 2406

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

CONGRATULATING Joan Olivero upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award,
the most prestigious of Girl Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Joan Olivero, through her diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Girl Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the
Girl Scout Gold Award; and

WHEREAS, Joan Olivero, of Oyster Bay, New York, is a member of Girl
Scouts of Nassau County Troop 122; 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 USA and its members are dedicated to the
development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation; and

WHEREAS, Since 1916, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts have sought
to cap their years in Girl Scouting with the prized Girl Scout Gold
Award, which challenges girls to change the world; and

WHEREAS, In order to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, a girl must
complete a rigorous set of service, leadership development, and
skill-building tasks leading up to the final and most challenging
requirement, the design and completion of a Take Action Project; this
project must be an issue of interest to the girl and her community,
employ team-based solutions, and educate and inspire others; and

WHEREAS, Joan Olivero's project was entitled, "Cord Clutter
Connection"; and

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

WHEREAS, Joan Olivero 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 Joan Olivero 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 Joan Olivero.