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This resolution congratulates Emily Fitzgerald on earning the prestigious Girl Scouts Silver Award and recognizes her community service achievements.
Why it matters
Highlights the value of youth-led community service. By emphasizing Emily Fitzgerald’s project to educate local elementary students about environmental stewardship, the resolution underscores how youth initiatives can have a real and measurable impact on their communities.
Recognizes the importance of leadership development. The Silver Award is portrayed as more than a badge—it's a demonstration of advanced leadership, planning, and teamwork skills among young women, fostering the next generation of civic-minded leaders.
Promotes positive role models. The resolution publicly acknowledges Emily’s dedication and achievements, providing a visible example for other young people and reinforcing the importance of volunteerism and community engagement.
Affirms the broader societal value of Scouting programs. By detailing the history and objectives of the Girl Scouts and the Silver Award, the resolution implicitly supports continued investment in youth development organizations that cultivate character and leadership.
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Honor Girl Scout Silver Award
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Senate Resolution No. 792 BY: Senator STEC CONGRATULATING Emily Fitzgerald upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Silver Award, a prestigious Scouting honor WHEREAS, Emily Fitzgerald, through her diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 792 BY: Senator STEC CONGRATULATING Emily Fitzgerald upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Silver Award, a prestigious Scouting honor WHEREAS, Emily Fitzgerald, through her diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's prestigious honor, the Silver Award; the Recognition Ceremony will be held at the Desmond in Albany, New York, on Sunday, May 18, 2025; and WHEREAS, A resident of Glens Falls, New York, Emily Fitzgerald is a member of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Northeastern New York Troop 3027; 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 the United States of America and its members are dedicated to the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation; and WHEREAS, Since 1916, Girl Scouts have sought to cap their years in Girl Scouting with the prized Silver Award which challenges girls to change the world; and WHEREAS, In order to earn the Silver Award, a girl works either individually or collaboratively with a small team to complete a project which directly benefits her community and reflects her commitment to meaningful change; and WHEREAS, Emily Fitzgerald and her teammates, Tessa Carusone, Mattea Rice, and Lucy Coker, wanted to educate 3rd- and 4th-grade children how to help the environment; the team wrote, filmed, and edited a video series that can be played at local elementary schools; so far, there have been more than 100 students who have watched the videos; 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 Fitzgerald is a credit to her family, her school, her community, her State, and her Nation, and undoubtedly, 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 Fitzgerald upon the occasion of earning the Silver Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Emily Fitzgerald.
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