What's happening
This resolution congratulates Kristin Carson for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, Scouting's highest honor, on June 6, 2017.
Why it matters
Highlights the rigorous requirements. of the Girl Scout Gold Award, emphasizing that recipients must demonstrate significant service, leadership, and skill development—including designing a community-focused Take Action Project.
Underscores the positive impact of youth leadership. by noting how Kristin’s project (organizing a scientific library for astronomers and scientists) benefits her community, showcasing the tangible results of such awards.
Reinforces the value placed on civic engagement and character-building. in young people, suggesting that individual achievements like Kristin’s contribute to broader societal progress and uphold national ideals.
Serves as a public recognition and encouragement. for youth to pursue similar paths of service, signaling institutional support and appreciation for young leaders who take initiative to address community needs.
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Honor Girl Scout Gold Award
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Senate Resolution No. 2331 BY: Senator LAVALLE CONGRATULATING Kristin Carson upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors on June 6,
2017 WHEREAS, Kristin Carson, 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 Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at East Wind in Wading River, New York; and WHEREAS, Kristin Carson is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop
3195, and service unit 65; 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… Show allHide
3195, and service unit 65; 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, For her project, Kristin Carson organized all the books at the Custer Institute's Library using the Dewey Decimal System to form a complete scientific library for astronomers and scientists to use in the future; 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, Kristin 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 Kristin 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 Kristin Carson.
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