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J4120Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Emmalee White's Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Emmalee White upon the occasion of receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award”

Sponsor Patty RitchieSD-48
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Emmalee White for earning the Girl Scout Silver Award and recognizes her community service achievements.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth-led community service. , showing how individual initiative—like Emmalee’s “Birthday in a Bag” project—can directly support children and families facing hardship in the local community.

  2. Draws attention to the role of Girl Scouts in developing leadership, empathy, and civic responsibility. in young people, reinforcing the value of such programs for community and personal growth.

  3. Recognizes sustained effort and character. , since the Silver Award requires a significant, long-term commitment, which can inspire other young people to take on meaningful projects and community service.

  4. Public acknowledgment by the legislature can boost visibility for local needs and charitable efforts. , potentially encouraging further donations or similar volunteer initiatives in the area.

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Honor Emmalee White's Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Patty Ritchie

Senator · Senate District 48

Chair, Agriculture

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 4120 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Emmalee White upon the occasion of receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award, Cadette Scouting's highest award, and Girl Scouting's second highest achievement WHEREAS, Emmalee White was honored with… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 4120 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Emmalee White upon the occasion of receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award, Cadette Scouting's highest award, and Girl Scouting's second highest achievement WHEREAS, Emmalee White was honored with the Girl Scout Silver Award, Cadette Scouting's highest award, and Girl Scouting's second highest achievement; and WHEREAS, Emmalee White is a member of the Girl Scouts of America Troop 50095, in Alexandria Bay, 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, Emmalee White completed a Silver Award community service project which she planned, developed and executed; her project, entitled "Birthday in a Bag", benefitted the Alexandria Central School Backpack Club and the Alexandria Bay Food Pantry; and WHEREAS, For her project, Emmalee White and her fellow Scouts wanted to ensure that all children be given the chance to have a memorable birthday, particularly when their families may be struggling and without the means to purchase such items as birthday candles, cakes, and cards; and WHEREAS, She and her fellow Scouts collected donations and assembled birthday bags for children who might not otherwise have a chance to celebrate; and WHEREAS, The Silver Award is earned over a two-year period; it is tangible evidence of Emmalee White'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 Emmalee White, 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 Emmalee White.

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