Senate Resolution No. 1858
BY: Senator GAUGHRAN
CONGRATULATING Brooke Benedis upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 24,
2019
WHEREAS, Brooke Benedis, through her diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the Girl
Scout Gold Award; the ceremony will be held on Monday, June 24, 2019, at
the Madison Theatre, Molloy College Campus, Rockville Centre, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Brooke Benedis of Syosset, New York, is a member of Girl
Scouts of America Troop 3584; 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 America and its members are dedicated to
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and
WHEREAS, Since 1980, Senior Girl Scouts have capped their years of
achievement in Girl Scouting with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and
WHEREAS, In order to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, a girl must
fulfill five requirements; chief among them is the design and completion
of a Gold Award Project; this project must build upon the interests of
the girl, provide a service to the community, and be of lasting benefit;
and
WHEREAS, Brooke Benedis completed a Girl Scout Gold Award project
titled "Teens Helping Teens with Type 1 Diabetes" which she planned,
developed and executed; 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, Brooke Benedis 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 Brooke Benedis upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Brooke Benedis.
