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J867Senate2025-2026 SessionResolution

Honor Girl Scout Gold Award

Official title

“Congratulating Sophia Tarasenko upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors”

Sponsor Jack M. MartinsSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Sophia Tarasenko for earning the prestigious Girl Scouts Gold Award and recognizes her achievements.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service,. as the Gold Award requires recipients to identify and address significant social issues through sustainable projects that benefit their communities.

  2. Spotlights women’s health advocacy. , since Sophia Tarasenko’s project, “SHINE (Spreading Health INformation on Endometriosis),” raises awareness of a critical but often overlooked health issue, potentially leading to greater understanding and support for those affected.

  3. Reinforces the role of organizations like the Girl Scouts in fostering skills and civic engagement,. suggesting broader societal value in supporting youth programs that challenge young people to take initiative and create lasting positive change.

  4. Recognizes individual achievement as a model for others,. using Sophia’s accomplishments to inspire peers and highlight the positive impact dedicated young people can have on their communities and beyond.

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Honor Girl Scout Gold Award

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Jack M. Martins

Senator · Senate District 7

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History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 867 BY: Senator MARTINS CONGRATULATING Sophia Tarasenko upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Sophia Tarasenko, through her diligence and rigorous efforts, has… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 867 BY: Senator MARTINS CONGRATULATING Sophia Tarasenko upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Sophia Tarasenko, 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 Glen Head, New York, Sophia Tarasenko 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 all

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, Sophia Tarasenko's project was entitled, "SHINE (Spreading Health INformation on Endometriosis)"; 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, Sophia Tarasenko 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 Sophia Tarasenko upon the occasion of earning the Gold Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sophia Tarasenko.

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