Senate Resolution No. 5035

BY: Senator GOLDEN

CONGRATULATING Carol Jacqueline Chin upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout
Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Carol Jacqueline Chin, through her diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the
Girl Scout Gold Award; the ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 23,
2018, at St. Anselm Catholic Academy, Brooklyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of Kevin and Shirley Chin, Carol Jacqueline
Chin is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop 2235, Brooklyn, New
York; and

WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through
the dedication, determination and tireless efforts of the outstanding
citizens of this Nation; and

WHEREAS, It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our
youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and

WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts of America and its members are dedicated to
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and

WHEREAS, Since 1919, Senior Girl Scouts have sought to cap their
years in Girl Scouting with the prized Girl Scout Gold Award, which
challenges girls to change the world; and

WHEREAS, In order to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, a girl must
complete a rigorous set of service, leadership development, and
skill-building tasks leading up to the final and most challenging
requirement, the design and completion of a Take Action Project; this
project must be an issue of interest to the girl and her community,
employ team-based solutions, and educate and inspire others; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding young woman has been involved in Scouting
for years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals and has attained all of the
necessary achievements; and

WHEREAS, Carol Jacqueline Chin is a credit to her family, her
school, her community, her State and her Nation, and no doubt her future
will be filled with accomplishments of equal importance; now, therefore,
be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, in
recognition of the significance of this meritorious achievement, to
congratulate and honor Carol Jacqueline Chin upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Carol Jacqueline Chin.