Senate Resolution No. 766

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

CONGRATULATING Girl Scout Zoe Varkaris upon the
occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award,
the most prestigious of Girl Scouting honors, on
June 29, 2021

WHEREAS, Zoe Varkaris, through her diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Girl Scouts of the United States of America's highest and
most prestigious honor, the Gold Award; the ceremony will be a drive
through on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the Girl Scouts of Nassau County
Service Center; and

WHEREAS, Zoe Varkaris is a member of Girl Scouts of Nassau County;
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, Since 1912, Girl Scouts have answered the call to drive
lasting, impactful change; and

WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of the United States of America and its members
are dedicated to the development of character and leadership in the
youth of this Nation; and

WHEREAS, Since 1980, Gold Award Girl Scouts have capped their years
of achievement in Girl Scouting with the Gold Award; and

WHEREAS, In order to earn the 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, "Culinary Kids," Zoe Varkaris
worked to combat childhood obesity by teaching kids about healthy eating
habits and showing them how to prepare nutritious snacks; and

WHEREAS, Gold Award Girl Scouts do not just change the world for the
better, they change it for good; and

WHEREAS, The Gold Award, the mark of the truly remarkable, is earned
by girls in grades 9-12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership in
developing sustainable solutions to local, national, and global
challenges; and

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

WHEREAS, Zoe Varkaris 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 Girl Scout Zoe Varkaris upon the occasion of
earning the Gold Award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Zoe Varkaris.