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J2289Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Megan Carson's Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Megan Carson upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 31, 2017”

Sponsor Elaine PhillipsSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Megan Carson on receiving the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award for her outstanding achievements.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service. , recognizing Megan Carson not just for personal achievement but for her positive impact on her community through the rigorous Gold Award project.

  2. Underscores the role of organizations like the Girl Scouts in fostering character, skills, and civic engagement. , suggesting that such awards reflect broader societal values about youth development and public service.

  3. Serves as an official record of achievement for Megan Carson. , which may help inspire other young people, especially girls, to pursue similar paths of leadership and service.

  4. Emphasizes intergenerational and community recognition. , showing that accomplishments like the Gold Award are valued by families, local communities, and state institutions, reinforcing the social fabric.

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Honor Megan Carson's Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Elaine Phillips

Senator · Senate District 7

Chair, EthicsChair, Ethics And Internal GovernanceChair, Ethics And Internal Governance CommitteeChair, Infrastructure And Capital Investment

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2289 BY: Senator PHILLIPS CONGRATULATING Megan Carson upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 31,

2017 WHEREAS, Megan Carson, through her diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the Girl Scout Gold Award; the 2017 Awards and Bridging Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at Herricks Middle… Show all

2017 WHEREAS, Megan Carson, through her diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the Girl Scout Gold Award; the 2017 Awards and Bridging Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at Herricks Middle School in Albertson, New York; and WHEREAS, Megan Carson is a member of the Herricks Association of Girl Scouts of Nassau County; 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, Megan Carson 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 Megan Carson 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 Megan Carson.

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