Senate Resolution No. 2015
BY: Senator MARTINS
CONGRATULATING Jessica Strassberg upon the
occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors
WHEREAS, Jessica Strassberg, 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 17, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Jessica Strassberg of Plandome, New York is a member of
Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Nassau County; and
WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its glory; and
WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts of America and its members are dedicated to
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and
WHEREAS, Since 1916, Senior Girl Scouts have sought to cap their
years in Girl Scouting with the prized Gold Award, which challenges
girls to change the world; 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, Jessica Strassberg's project was entitled, "Judaic
Knowledge Through Dance Program"; 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, Jessica Strassberg is a credit to her family, her school,
her community, her State and her Nation, and no doubt 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 Jessica Strassberg upon the occasion of earning
the Gold Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jessica Strassberg.
