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J1249Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Erin Reilly's Gold Award

Official title

“Congratulating Erin Reilly upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award”

Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValleSD-1
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Erin Reilly for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, recognizing her achievement and community service.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizes the impact of youth leadership and community service. by highlighting Erin Reilly’s project, which delivered toys and activity books to pediatric patients, emphasizing the tangible benefits of such initiatives for local communities.

  2. Affirms the value of the Girl Scout Gold Award. as a rigorous achievement that requires significant personal commitment, leadership, and the completion of a sustainable community project, reinforcing the importance of setting high standards for youth development.

  3. Underscores the broader societal role of scouting organizations. in fostering responsibility, civic engagement, and character among young people, suggesting that individual achievements like Erin's contribute to the strength and future of the nation.

  4. Serves as a public acknowledgment and encouragement. for other young people to pursue similar goals, recognizing not just Erin’s accomplishment but the potential ripple effects of such recognition in inspiring service and leadership among peers.

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Honor Erin Reilly's Gold Award

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. LaValle

Senator · Senate District 1

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History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1249 BY: Senator LAVALLE CONGRATULATING Erin Reilly upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Erin Reilly, through her diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the Girl Scout Gold Award; and WHEREAS, Erin Reilly is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop

1786; 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,… Show all

1786; 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, Erin Reilly assembled toys and activity books for the patients at Stonybrook Children's Hospital; 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, Erin Reilly 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 Erin Reilly 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 Erin Reilly.

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