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This resolution congratulates Emily DiPrima on receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award, Scouting's highest honor.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service. by recognizing the rigorous process and significant personal commitment required to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, which includes designing and executing a meaningful community project.
Underscores the value of role models for young women,. as Emily DiPrima’s achievement serves as an inspiration for her peers and future generations, demonstrating the positive impact of dedication and civic engagement.
Brings attention to local community improvement,. since the award-winning project—a bird house for a local farm—reflects how youth initiatives contribute to environmental stewardship and local well-being.
Reinforces public recognition of youth accomplishments,. sending a message that such achievements are valued at the state level and encouraging continued investment in youth development organizations like the Girl Scouts.
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Honor Emily DiPrima's Achievement
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Senate Resolution No. 1787 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN CONGRATULATING Emily DiPrima upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts, Emily DiPrima has… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 1787 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN CONGRATULATING Emily DiPrima upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts, Emily DiPrima 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 Commack, New York, Emily DiPrima is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop 2465; 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, Emily DiPrima built a bird house for the Lewis and Oliver Farm in Northport, New York; 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, Emily DiPrima 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 Emily DiPrima 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 Emily DiPrima.
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