What's happening
This resolution honors Emma Koelling for receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award for her achievements.
Why it matters
This resolution specifically recognizes a local youth from Nassau County, highlighting the impact and achievements of young women in the community and serving as a public example of civic engagement for others in the area.
By honoring a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, the resolution underscores the value New York places on leadership development, community service, and youth empowerment, reinforcing support for organizations like the Girl Scouts.
Such acknowledgments from the State Senate can help elevate the importance of youth-led community projects (like Emma’s “School Zone Safety” initiative), potentially drawing more attention and resources to local safety and service efforts.
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Who cares
Emma Koelling and Her Family
Directly affected as the resolution publicly recognizes Emma’s achievement and honors her hard work and dedication.
Girl Scouts of the United States of America (Nassau County and Beyond)
Benefits from increased visibility and validation of the impact of their programs and the prestige of the Gold Award.
Local Community and Schools in North Bellmore, NY
Gains community pride and positive recognition, especially pertaining to Emma’s “School Zone Safety” project.
New York State Legislature and Public Officials
Uses such resolutions to highlight civic engagement and the successes of local youth, promoting community values and youth leadership.
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Honor Emma Koelling Gold Award
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History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 2156 BY: Senator RHOADS CONGRATULATING Emma Koelling upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 WHEREAS, Emma Koelling, through her… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 2156 BY: Senator RHOADS CONGRATULATING Emma Koelling upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 WHEREAS, Emma Koelling, 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, Emma Koelling of North Bellmore, 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, Emma Koelling 's project was entitled, "School Zone Safety"; 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, Emma Koelling 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 Emma Koelling 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 Emma Koelling.
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