LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Ava Thanus upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Bronze Award, the most presti-
gious of Junior Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts, Ava Thanus has
earned Girl Scout Junior's highest honor, the Girl Scout Bronze Award
for girls in grades 4-5; the ceremony will be held on Friday, June 3,
2016, at Shelter Rock Elementary School, Manhasset, New York; and
WHEREAS, Ava Thanus is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop 524,
Manhasset, 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 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, 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
Ava Thanus'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
congratulate Ava Thanus, 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 Ava Thanus.