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J2155Senate2025-2026 SessionResolution

Honor Reese McCarthy Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Reese McCarthy upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026”

Sponsor Steve RhoadsSD-5
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Reese McCarthy for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights local achievement in Nassau County. This resolution specifically recognizes a youth from Wantagh, emphasizing the impact and visibility of Scouting and youth leadership programs on Long Island.

  2. Promotes the value of youth civic engagement. By formally acknowledging Reese McCarthy’s Gold Award project, the Legislature underscores the importance of community service and leadership among young people, potentially encouraging broader participation in similar initiatives.

  3. Serves as a model of state recognition for individual accomplishments. The resolution, while ceremonial, signals how the State Senate honors significant youth achievements, reinforcing the role of such awards in building positive connections between local government and residents.

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Who cares

  • Reese McCarthy and her family

    Directly honored by the resolution, this public recognition affirms Reese's achievements and brings pride and acknowledgment to her and her loved ones.

  • Girl Scouts of the United States of America (especially Nassau County)

    The resolution highlights and validates the organization’s mission of leadership and character development, serving as a model of success for other scouts and leaders.

  • Local community and youth organizations

    Community members and other youth see this as inspiration and encouragement for civic engagement, volunteerism, and the pursuit of high achievements.

  • State legislators and officials

    They use such resolutions to foster community spirit, celebrate local accomplishments, and strengthen ties between the legislature and constituents.

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Honor Reese McCarthy Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Steve Rhoads

Senator · Senate District 5

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2155 BY: Senator RHOADS CONGRATULATING Reese McCarthy upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 WHEREAS, Reese McCarthy, through her… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2155 BY: Senator RHOADS CONGRATULATING Reese McCarthy upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 WHEREAS, Reese McCarthy, 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 Wednesday, June 17, 2026; and WHEREAS, Reese McCarthy of Wantagh, New York is a member of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Nassau County; 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, Reese McCarthy 's project was entitled, "Unleashing Love"; 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, Reese McCarthy 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 Reese McCarthy 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 Reese McCarthy.

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