LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Connie Bouchard upon the occasion
of receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award

WHEREAS, Connie Bouchard is a member of Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
Troop 161; and
WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts, Connie Bouchard
has earned the Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest and most prestigious
honor accorded to Cadette Girl Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting cultivates in our nation's young people the
values of sisterhood, the importance of working with others; Girl Scout
activities develop leadership, stimulate both mind and body, instill
pride, encourage community service, and strengthen a commitment to
excellence; and
WHEREAS, To earn the Silver Award, Connie Bouchard completed a series
of requirements which included: a skills building process; identifica-
tion of issues important to the Girl Scout; exploration of her communi-
ty; an action project which Connie Bouchard planned, developed and
executed; and a reflection, and sharing of her Silver Award experience
with the Girl Scouting community; and
WHEREAS, The Silver Award symbolizes a Cadette Girl Scout's accom-
plishments in Girl Scouting and community activities as she matures and
works to better her life and the lives of others; and
WHEREAS, Through earning the Silver Award, Connie Bouchard has amply
demonstrated her high character and commitment; it is a harbinger of her
future as a leader in her community, New York State and our nation; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
warmly congratulate Connie Bouchard, recognizing her achievement in
earning the Girl Scout Silver Award, and wishing her much success in her
endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Connie Bouchard.