LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Seren Tuzun upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Bronze Award, the most presti-
gious of Junior Scouting honors, on May 13, 2016

WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts, Seren Tuzun 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, Seren Tuzun, daughter of Sebnem and Selim Tuzun, is a member
of Girl Scouts of America Troop 1257, West Hempstead Franklin Square
Association, 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, Seren Tuzun completed a Bronze
Award community service project which she planned, developed and
executed; and
WHEREAS, For her project, Seren Tuzun participated in Adopt the Pike-
Clean Up; 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
Seren Tuzun'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 Seren Tuzun, recognizing her achievement in earning
the Girl Scout Bronze Award and wishing her success, health and happi-
ness; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Seren Tuzun.