LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating 16 members of the West Hempstead
Franklin Square Association of Girl Scouts Troop 1014 upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Bronze Award, the most presti-
gious of Junior Scouting honors

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in accord with its
long-standing traditions, to honor the youth of today, and leaders of
tomorrow, whose character and achievements best exemplify the ideals and
values cherished by this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Through their diligence and rigorous efforts, 16 members of
the West Hempstead Franklin Square Association of Girl Scouts Troop 1014
have earned Girl Scout Junior's highest honor, the Girl Scout Bronze
Award; and
WHEREAS, The accomplishments of Gabrielle Amalfitano, Lia Anastasi,
Emily Blattberg, Brittney Cruz, Alexa Damkohler, Gabriella Esposito,
Kristen Hopper, Alexa Kola, Emma Korszlowski, Isabella Magliaro, Alyssa
Paino, Rachel Rose, Julia Ruppert, Krista Sicurella, Erica Stringer, and
Isabella Zaromatidis will be celebrated in a ceremony at the Annual
Association Bridging and Awards Night on Friday, May 30, 2014, at the
Washington Street School, Franklin Square, New York; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting has cultivated in our nation's young the values
of sisterhood, leadership, and the importance of working with others,
developing both mind and body, and encouraging community service and
success; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting has expanded the horizons of the countless
young women who have participated in the excellent programs that have
made Girl Scouting an American and international institution; and
WHEREAS, The Girl Scout Bronze Award requires the Girl Scout Junior to
learn the leadership and planning skills necessary to follow through on
a project that makes a positive impact on her community; working toward
this award demonstrates her commitment to helping others, improving her
community and the world, and becoming the best she can be; and
WHEREAS, To earn the Bronze Award, these 16 Girl Scouts completed a
series of requirements, which included building a team and exploring
their community, before creating a Bronze Award Community service
project which they planned, developed and executed; and
WHEREAS, The Bronze Award is the capstone of a Girl Scout Junior's
accomplishments in Girl Scouting and the community; this achievement
demonstrates the high character and commitment of these inspiring young
women, and is a harbinger of their future service to their community,
New York State and our nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
warmly congratulate Gabrielle Amalfitano, Lia Anastasi, Emily Blattberg,
Brittney Cruz, Alexa Damkohler, Gabriella Esposito, Kristen Hopper,
Alexa Kola, Emma Korszlowski, Isabella Magliaro, Alyssa Paino, Rachel
Rose, Julia Ruppert, Krista Sicurella, Erica Stringer, and Isabella
Zaromatidis, recognizing their achievement in earning the Girl Scout
Bronze Award, and wishing them success, health and happiness; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to each of the aforementioned Girl Scouts.