Senate Resolution No. 2021
BY: Senator MARTINS
CONGRATULATING Maiya Vohra upon the occasion of
earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors
WHEREAS, Maiya Vohra, 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, Maiya Vohra, of Roslyn Heights, 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, Maiya Vohra's project was entitled "Boogie and Bond!"; 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, Maiya Vohra 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 Maiya Vohra upon the occasion of earning the Gold
Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Maiya Vohra.
