Senate Resolution No. 2779

BY: Senator BROOKS

CONGRATULATING Sarah Hughes upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 26,
2022

WHEREAS, Sarah Hughes, through her diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the Girl
Scout Gold Award; the ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022,
at the Farmingdale High School Auditorium; and

WHEREAS, Sarah Hughes is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop
3197, Farmingdale, New York; 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 1980, Senior Girl Scouts have capped their years of
achievement in Girl Scouting with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and

WHEREAS, 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, 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, Sarah Hughes 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 Sarah Hughes 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 Sarah Hughes.