LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Joanna Northrop upon the occasion of
receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award

WHEREAS, Joanna Northrop is a member of a Girl Scouts of America Troop
affiliated with the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways council; and
WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts, Joanna Northrop
has earned Cadette Girl Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor,
the Girl Scout Silver Award for 11 to 14-year-old girls in Grades 6-8
and Girl Scouting's second highest achievement; and
WHEREAS, She will be honored at a Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Young
Women of Distinction event in May 2011; 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
young women who have participated in the programs which have made Girl
Scouting an American and international institution; and
WHEREAS, To earn the Silver Award, Joanna Northrop completed five
requirements; the first four requirements help girls build skills,
explore careers, gain leadership skills, and make a commitment to self-
improvement and are followed by the completion of the fifth requirement,
a Silver Award community service project which Joanna Northrop planned,
developed and executed; and
WHEREAS, The Silver Award symbolizes an 11 to 14-year-old Cadette Girl
Scout's accomplishments in Girl Scouting and community activities as she
matures and works to better her life and the lives of others; it is
tangible evidence of Joanna Northrop'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
warmly congratulate Joanna Northrop, recognizing her achievement in
earning the Girl Scout Silver Award and wishing her success, health and
happiness; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joanna Northrop.