What's happening
This resolution congratulates Kaitlin Abraham for earning the Girl Scout Silver Award and recognizes her community service achievement.
Why it matters
Recognizes significant youth leadership and community service. By honoring Kaitlin Abraham’s achievement, the resolution highlights the value of youth involvement in meaningful community projects, encouraging other young people to contribute actively to their communities.
Elevates the importance of Girl Scouting programs. The resolution draws attention to the positive impact of Girl Scouts in developing leadership, teamwork, and civic responsibility among girls, reinforcing public support for such organizations.
Serves as a public acknowledgment that can inspire others. Formal recognition by the legislative body provides a model for other youth, showing that dedicated service and personal initiative can earn public and official commendation.
Strengthens community ties and state identity. By celebrating local achievements, the resolution fosters a sense of pride and connection among community members and affirms the state’s commitment to supporting young leaders.
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Honor Kaitlin Abraham's Achievement
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Senator · Senate District 7
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History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 1717 BY: Senator KAPLAN CONGRATULATING Kaitlin Abraham upon the occasion of receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award, Cadette Scouting's highest award and Girl Scouting's second highest achievement WHEREAS, Kaitlin Abraham was honored with… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 1717 BY: Senator KAPLAN CONGRATULATING Kaitlin Abraham upon the occasion of receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award, Cadette Scouting's highest award and Girl Scouting's second highest achievement WHEREAS, Kaitlin Abraham was honored with the Girl Scout Silver Award, Cadette Scouting's highest award and Girl Scouting's second highest achievement; and WHEREAS, Kaitlin Abraham is a member of the Girl Scouts of America Troop 1578, Herricks, 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, Kaitlin Abraham completed a Silver Award community service project which she planned, developed and executed; and WHEREAS, The Silver Award is earned over a two-year period; it is tangible evidence of Kaitlin Abraham'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 Kaitlin Abraham, 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 Kaitlin Abraham.
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