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J874Senate2025-2026 SessionResolution

Honor Liliana Acerra's Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Liliana Acerra 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 Liliana Acerra for earning the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award and honors her achievements.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership. by recognizing individuals like Liliana Acerra, whose achievements in Scouting demonstrate the value of service, initiative, and character-building for the broader community.

  2. Underscores the rigor and impact. of the Girl Scout Gold Award, which requires not just personal growth but also the creation of sustainable, team-based solutions to real-world problems—providing a model for civic engagement.

  3. Affirms the role of community recognition. in encouraging young people to pursue ambitious goals, suggesting that publicly honoring such accomplishments can inspire others to contribute meaningfully to society.

  4. Brings attention to the specific achievements and project work. (in this case, "A Horse of a Different Color"), which may address unique local needs and serve as an example of how individual passion can lead to community betterment.

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Honor Liliana Acerra's Achievement

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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. 874 BY: Senator MARTINS CONGRATULATING Liliana Acerra upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Liliana Acerra, through her diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 874 BY: Senator MARTINS CONGRATULATING Liliana Acerra upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Liliana Acerra, 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 Manhasset, New York, Liliana Acerra 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, Liliana Acerra's project was entitled, "A Horse of a Different Color"; 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, Liliana Acerra 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 Liliana Acerra upon the occasion of earning the Gold Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Liliana Acerra.

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