LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Isabella Perez Hayward upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Bronze Award, the
most prestigious of Junior Scouting honors, on May 13, 2016

WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts, Isabella Perez
Hayward has earned Girl Scout Junior's highest honor, the Girl Scout
Bronze Award for girls in Grades 4-5; the Annual Bridging and Awards
Night Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016, at Polk Street
School, Franklin Square, New York; and
WHEREAS, Isabella Perez Hayward, daughter of Susan, is a member of
Girl Scouts of America Troop 1626, West Hempstead/Franklin Square Asso-
ciation, in Franklin Square, New York; 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, 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, Isabella Perez Hayward completed a
Bronze Award community service project which she planned, developed and
executed; and
WHEREAS, For her project, Isabella Perez Hayward participated in the
Plant A Tree Project; and
WHEREAS, The Bronze Award symbolizes a Girl Scout Junior's accomplish-
ments 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
Isabella Perez Hayward'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 Isabella Perez Hayward, recognizing her achievement
in earning the Girl Scout Bronze 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 Isabella Perez Hayward.