What's happening
This resolution congratulates Laurel Ann Foss for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, Scouting's highest honor.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service. by recognizing a young person who completed a significant, independently designed project (“Crash Course on Beach Trash”) that benefits her community.
Underscores the rigorous standards and achievements required for the Girl Scout Gold Award. , which demands sustained leadership, skill development, and a lasting positive impact—modeling the values of dedication and civic responsibility.
Spotlights the role of organizations like the Girl Scouts. in fostering the next generation of engaged, service-oriented citizens, suggesting broader societal value in supporting youth programs that encourage initiative and problem-solving.
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Honor Girl Scout Gold Award
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 61
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History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 5151 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER CONGRATULATING Laurel Ann Foss upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Laurel Ann Foss, 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 Saturday, June 2,
2018; and WHEREAS, Laurel Ann Foss is a member of Girl Scouts of Western 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… Show allHide
2018; and WHEREAS, Laurel Ann Foss is a member of Girl Scouts of Western 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, Laurel Ann Foss' project is entitled "Crash Course on Beach Trash"; 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, Laurel Ann Foss 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 Laurel Ann Foss 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 Laurel Ann Foss.
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