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J795Senate2025-2026 SessionResolution

Honor Lucy Coker’s Scout Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Lucy Coker upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Silver Award, a prestigious Scouting honor”

Sponsor Dan StecSD-45
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Lucy Coker on earning the prestigious Girl Scouts Silver Award for her environmental education project.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth-led environmental education. By recognizing Lucy Coker’s project, the resolution underscores the value of empowering young people to educate their peers about environmental stewardship, which can inspire broader community awareness and action.

  2. Spotlights the impact of collaborative community initiatives. The project involved teamwork and directly benefited local elementary students, demonstrating how small groups can create educational resources that have a measurable local impact.

  3. Reinforces the role of Girl Scouts in leadership development. The resolution draws attention to the Girl Scouts’ focus on building character and leadership skills, suggesting that such programs can have long-term benefits for individuals and their communities.

  4. Serves as a model for civic recognition. By formally honoring achievements like the Silver Award, the legislature sets a public example of valuing volunteerism, personal initiative, and service to others, potentially motivating more youth to undertake meaningful projects.

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Honor Lucy Coker’s Scout Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Dan Stec

Senator · Senate District 45

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History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 795 BY: Senator STEC CONGRATULATING Lucy Coker upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Silver Award, a prestigious Scouting honor WHEREAS, Lucy Coker, 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, Lucy Coker 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,… Show all

18, 2025; and WHEREAS, A resident of Glens Falls, New York, Lucy Coker 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, Lucy Coker and her teammates, Tessa Carusone, Emily Fitzgerald, and Mattea Rice 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, Lucy Coker 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 Lucy Coker upon the occasion of earning the Silver Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Lucy Coker.

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