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J1775Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Girl Scout Gold Award

Official title

“Congratulating Ashleigh Basel upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award”

Sponsor Jim GaughranSD-5
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Ashleigh Basel for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award and recognizes her community service achievements.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and service. , emphasizing that achievements like the Girl Scout Gold Award help shape future community and national leaders.

  2. Recognizes a specific community initiative. the establishment of a food pantry at Northport High School—which directly addresses food insecurity for local families, illustrating the immediate, practical impact of youth-driven projects.

  3. Reinforces the value of long-term commitment and skill-building. in organizations like the Girl Scouts, which require sustained effort and a combination of service, leadership, and teamwork to earn top honors.

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Honor Girl Scout Gold Award

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Jim Gaughran

Senator · Senate District 5

Chair, Local Government

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 1775 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN CONGRATULATING Ashleigh Basel upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Ashleigh Basel, through her diligence and rigorous efforts,… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1775 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN CONGRATULATING Ashleigh Basel upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Ashleigh Basel, 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 Thursday, June 6, 2019, at East Wind Long Island, Wading River, New York; and WHEREAS, A resident of East Northport, New York, Ashleigh Basel is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop 449; 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, Ashleigh Basel set up a food pantry in Northport High School for students to take food home to their families; 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, Ashleigh Basel 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 Ashleigh Basel 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 Ashleigh Basel.

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