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J3469Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Girl Scout Silver Award

Official title

“Congratulating Madeline Brainard upon the occasion of receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award”

Sponsor Thomas F. O'MaraSD-58
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Madeline Brainard for earning the Girl Scout Silver Award and recognizes her community service project.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the value of youth-led community service. , showcasing how young people can identify local needs and take meaningful action—Madeline's project directly benefitted hospitalized children and their families.

  2. Recognizes the depth of commitment and leadership required. to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award, which involves at least two years of planning and execution, setting a strong example for peers.

  3. Affirms the broader impact of scouting organizations. in developing civic responsibility, compassion, and practical skills among young people, which can have lasting effects on communities.

  4. Public recognition by the legislature can amplify the importance of volunteering and community engagement. , encouraging others to pursue similar service-oriented goals.

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Honor Girl Scout Silver Award

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Thomas F. O'Mara

Senator · Senate District 58

Chair, Environmental Conservation

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 3469 BY: Senator O'MARA CONGRATULATING Madeline Brainard upon the occasion of receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award, Cadette Scouting's highest award and Girl Scouting's second highest achievement WHEREAS, Madeline Brainard was honored… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 3469 BY: Senator O'MARA CONGRATULATING Madeline Brainard upon the occasion of receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award, Cadette Scouting's highest award and Girl Scouting's second highest achievement WHEREAS, Madeline Brainard was honored with the Girl Scout Silver Award, Cadette Scouting's highest award and Girl Scouting's second highest achievement; and WHEREAS, Madeline Brainard is a member of the Girl Scouts of America Troop 40591, Trumansburg, New York; and WHEREAS, Girl Scouting has cultivated in our Nation's young people the goals of building solid values of sisterhood and the importance of working with others, stimulating both mind and body, instilling pride, and encouraging community service and success; and WHEREAS, Girl Scouting has expanded the horizons of the countless hundreds of thousands who have participated in Scouting programs which have made Scouting an American and international institution; and WHEREAS, Madeline Brainard completed a Silver Award community service project which she planned, developed and executed; her project, entitled "Pillowcases, Games and Gifts for the Local Hospital," benefitted the Cayuga Medical Center Pediatric Wing; and WHEREAS, For her project, Madeline Brainard and her fellow Scouts wanted to find a way to make life a little easier on the patients and their family members while they were at the hospital; she made hygiene kits for parents, donated colorful handmade pillowcases for patients, and donated games for family members to play while spending time with their loved ones; and WHEREAS, The Silver Award is earned over a two-year period; it is tangible evidence of Madeline Brainard's high character and commitment, and is a harbinger of her future service to her community, New York State and our Nation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Madeline Brainard, recognizing her achievement in earning the Girl Scout Silver Award, and to wish her continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Madeline Brainard.

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