What's happening
This resolution congratulates Meghan Devenney for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, recognizing her achievements and community service.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service. by recognizing a young person’s initiative in addressing real-world issues, such as bee endangerment, through a significant project.
Draws public attention to environmental concerns. in this case, pollinator health—by celebrating educational outreach and community engagement, potentially inspiring others to pursue similar advocacy or awareness efforts.
Reinforces the value of programs like Girl Scouts. in fostering skills such as leadership, teamwork, and civic responsibility, underscoring the broader societal benefits of supporting youth organizations.
Acknowledges the long-term impact of empowering young women. to pursue advanced education and careers in fields like biomedicine, reflecting broader societal goals of gender equity and STEM advancement.
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Honor Girl Scout Gold Award
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 4875 BY: Senator BONACIC CONGRATULATING Meghan Devenney upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Meghan Devenney, through her diligence and rigorous efforts,… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 4875 BY: Senator BONACIC CONGRATULATING Meghan Devenney upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Meghan Devenney, through her diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the Girl Scout Gold Award; and WHEREAS, A senior at John S. Burke Catholic High School, Meghan Devenney is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop 111, Goshen, 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, Meghan Devenney spearheaded a project called "Save the Bees Goshen, New York," in which she created bee motel workshops to raise awareness of bee endangerment; 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; furthermore, she plans to continue her education to study biomedicine in college; and WHEREAS, Meghan Devenney 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 Meghan Devenney 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 Meghan Devenney.
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