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This resolution congratulates Lily Scobbo of Port Washington for earning the prestigious Girl Scouts Gold Award.
Why it matters
Highlights the value of youth leadership and community service. , as the Gold Award requires recipients to create and implement sustainable projects that address real-world challenges—underscoring the importance of empowering young people to make tangible local and global impacts.
Spotlights STEM and environmental education. , since Lily Scobbo’s project, "Fighting Erosion with Education and Action," draws attention to environmental issues and the role of youth-led initiatives in promoting education and practical responses to ecological challenges.
Serves as a public acknowledgment and encouragement of civic engagement. , demonstrating how state legislatures can inspire other young citizens to pursue ambitious goals and service, while also fostering community pride in local achievements.
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Honor Lily Scobbo's Gold Award
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Senate Resolution No. 865 BY: Senator MARTINS CONGRATULATING Lily Scobbo upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Lily Scobbo, through her diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 865 BY: Senator MARTINS CONGRATULATING Lily Scobbo upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Lily Scobbo, through her diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the Gold Award; the ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025; and WHEREAS, A resident of Port Washington, New York, Lily Scobbo 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 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, Gold Award Girl Scouts don't just change the world for the better; they change it for good; the Gold Award is earned by girls in grades 9-12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership in developing sustainable solutions to local, national, and global challenges; since
1916, Girl Scouts have answered the call to drive lasting, impactful change, and the Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable; and WHEREAS, In order to earn the Gold Award, a girl must complete a rigorous set of service, leadership development, and… Show allHide
1916, Girl Scouts have answered the call to drive lasting, impactful change, and the Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable; and WHEREAS, In order to earn the Gold Award, a girl must complete a rigorous set of service, leadership development, and skill-building tasks, leading up to the final and most challenging requirement, the design and completion of a Take Action Project; this project must be an issue of interest to the girl and her community, employ team-based solutions, and educate and inspire others; and WHEREAS, Lily Scobbo's project was entitled, "Fighting Erosion with Education and Action"; 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, Lily Scobbo 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 Lily Scobbo upon the occasion of earning the Gold Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Lily Scobbo.
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