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This resolution congratulates Julia Hecht on receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award for her community service project.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of youth leadership and civic engagement. by recognizing a community service project that encourages healthy, technology-free play, the resolution underscores the value of young people taking initiative to address local needs.
Serves as a public endorsement of Girl Scouts’ mission and impact. the resolution not only honors Julia Hecht but also elevates the role of Girl Scouts in developing character, service, and leadership skills in girls, reinforcing the organization’s relevance.
Provides a model for community service. by detailing Julia’s specific project (creating hopscotch boards to promote outdoor activity), the resolution may inspire others to undertake similar actions that benefit public spaces and collective well-being.
Affirms the role of public recognition in motivating youth achievement. by formally commending Julia, the resolution demonstrates how legislative bodies can encourage ongoing community involvement and celebrate positive contributions from young citizens.
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Honor Julia Hecht's Achievement
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- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 5214 BY: Senator LAVALLE CONGRATULATING Julia Hecht upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 5,
2018 WHEREAS, Julia Hecht, 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 Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the East Wind in Wading River, New York; and… Show allHide
2018 WHEREAS, Julia Hecht, 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 Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the East Wind in Wading River, New York; and WHEREAS, Julia Hecht is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop 4 of Suffolk County; 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 1980, Senior Girl Scouts have capped their years of achievement in Girl Scouting with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and WHEREAS, In order to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, a girl must fulfill five requirements; chief among them is the design and completion of a Gold Award Project; this project must build upon the interests of the girl, provide a service to the community, and be of lasting benefit; and WHEREAS, For her project, Julia Hecht made hopscotch boards at Heritage Park to encourage outdoor play for children and adults who are over-stimulated by modern technology; 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, Julia Hecht 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 Julia Hecht 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 Julia Hecht.
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