Senate Resolution No. 792
BY: Senator STEC
CONGRATULATING Emily Fitzgerald upon the occasion
of earning the distinguished Silver Award, a
prestigious Scouting honor
WHEREAS, Emily Fitzgerald, through her diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's prestigious honor, the Silver Award;
the Recognition Ceremony will be held at the Desmond in Albany, New
York, on Sunday, May 18, 2025; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Glens Falls, New York, Emily Fitzgerald is a
member of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Northeastern New
York Troop 3027; 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, Since 1916, Girl Scouts have sought to cap their years in
Girl Scouting with the prized Silver Award which challenges girls to
change the world; and
WHEREAS, In order to earn the Silver Award, a girl works either
individually or collaboratively with a small team to complete a project
which directly benefits her community and reflects her commitment to
meaningful change; and
WHEREAS, Emily Fitzgerald and her teammates, Tessa Caursone, Mattea
Rice, and Lucy Coker wanted to educate 3rd- and 4th-grade children how
to help the environment; the team wrote, filmed, and edited a video
series that can be played at local elementary schools; so far, there
have been more than 100 students who have watched the videos; 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, Emily Fitzgerald 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 Emily Fitzgerald upon the occasion of earning the
Silver Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Emily Fitzgerald.
