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J2349Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Olivia Valle's Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Olivia Valle upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors”

Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValleSD-1
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Olivia Valle for receiving the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award for her community service efforts.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community engagement. by recognizing Olivia Valle’s initiative to connect students with over 30 local charities, potentially fostering a culture of ongoing volunteerism among her peers.

  2. Underscores the rigorous standards of the Girl Scout Gold Award. , signaling to the public and policymakers the program’s role in developing future leaders through extensive service, skill-building, and project management.

  3. Serves as a public affirmation of the value of civic-minded achievements. , which can inspire other young people to undertake similar projects and encourage community organizations to support youth-led initiatives.

  4. Reinforces the role of Girl Scouts and similar organizations in shaping responsible citizens. , which may influence future legislative or community support for such programs.

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Honor Olivia Valle's Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. LaValle

Senator · Senate District 1

Chair, Higher Education

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 2349 BY: Senator LAVALLE CONGRATULATING Olivia Valle upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors on June 6,

2017 WHEREAS, Olivia Valle, 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, Olivia Valle is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop

2713, and service unit 62; 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 all

2713, and service unit 62; 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, Olivia Valle hosted a fair at McGann-Mercy High School to raise awareness and distribute flyers with contact information for more than 30 local charity organizations within the community; she hopes students will volunteer their time with these worthy groups; 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, Olivia Valle 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 Olivia Valle 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 Olivia Valle.

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