What's happening
This resolution congratulates Rachael Davis for earning the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award and recognizes her service project and achievements.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service. by showcasing how achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award requires sustained commitment, leadership, and direct positive impact on the community.
Draws attention to the value of local projects. such as the Memory Garden at Bethany Village—which provide ongoing benefits to residents and families, illustrating how individual initiative can create lasting public spaces.
Affirms the significance of recognizing young women’s achievements. in civic life, which can inspire other youth to pursue similar paths of service and leadership within their communities.
Signals legislative support for youth development organizations. like the Girl Scouts, reinforcing the broader societal value of programs focused on character, leadership, and civic responsibility.
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Honor Girl Scout Gold Award
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- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 3452 BY: Senator O'MARA CONGRATULATING Rachael Davis upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Rachael Davis, through her diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the Girl Scout Gold Award; the ceremony was held at a Young Women of Distinction Event in fall of 2017; and WHEREAS, Rachael Davis is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop
40343, Horseheads, 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… Show allHide
40343, Horseheads, 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, For her project, Rachael Davis designed and then installed a Memory Garden at Bethany Village in Horseheads; this lovely garden has served as a quiet, spiritual place for residents to reflect upon their daily lives while allowing them the opportunity to get in touch with nature; and WHEREAS, In addition, the Memory Garden is a peaceful place where families of loved ones who have passed away can leave a plant in loving memorial; 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, Rachael Davis 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 Rachael Davis 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 Rachael Davis.
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