Honor Girl Scouts Centennial

Senate Resolution No. 516 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. on March 14, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those illustrious organizations that have had a significant impact on our communities for the last century, and to honor our youth, whose character and achievements exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. to be celebrated with a Gala on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at The Garden City Hotel, Garden City, New York; and WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of America was founded by Juliette Gordon "Daisy" Low on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia; and WHEREAS, Since 1918, girls and adults in Nassau County have come together to make friends and serve the community and the world; the values found in the Girl Scout Promise and Law serve as a life-long road map to guide girls' behavior and attitudes; and WHEREAS, Through activities in science and technology, business and financial literacy, and outdoor and environmental awareness, Girl Scouting provides girls with opportunities for fun and friendship while fostering the development of leadership skills and self-esteem; and WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. serves girls and adults in Nassau County, New York, a suburban community of New York City; programs and girl-led community service opportunities engage girls in discovering themselves, connecting with others, and taking action to make the world a better place; and WHEREAS, Girls also build leadership skills by earning their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards; the Gold Award is the highest achievement In Girl Scouting, a shining example of what a girl can achieve while working toward her high school graduation; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Chief Executive Officer Randell M. Bynum, Girl Scouts of Nassau County works with more than 250 community partners in schools, houses of worship and businesses, teaching girls to Discover, Connect and Take Action; and WHEREAS, As the Girl Scout movement enters its second Century, it reaffirms its mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the youth of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. on March 14, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Randell M. Bynum, Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc.