Senate Resolution No. 1893
BY: Senator THOMAS
CONGRATULATING Mariah Cepeda upon the occasion of
receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award, Cadette
Scouting's highest award and Girl Scouting's second
highest achievement
WHEREAS, Mariah Cepeda was honored with the Girl Scout Silver Award,
Cadette Scouting's highest award and Girl Scouting's second highest
achievement; the ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at
Farmingdale High School; and
WHEREAS, Mariah Cepeda is a member of the Hardscrabble Association
of Girl Scouts, Troop 3191; and
WHEREAS, An eighth grade student-athlete at Howitt Middle School,
Mariah Cepeda is Treasurer of the National Junior Honor Society and a
member of the volleyball and softball teams; in addition, she
participated in the NYSSMA solo festivals for the past five years and
was selected for the All County Division Band and Orchestra; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting has cultivated in our Nation's young people
the goals of building solid values of sisterhood and the importance of
working with others, stimulating both mind and body, instilling pride,
and encouraging community service and success; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting has expanded the horizons of the countless
hundreds of thousands who have participated in Scouting programs which
have made Scouting an American and international institution; and
WHEREAS, Mariah Cepeda completed a Silver Award community service
project which she planned, developed and executed; and
WHEREAS, For her project entitled, "Enhance Information for
Farmingdale Aquatics Swimmers and Parents," Mariah Cepeda, along with
her fellow Scout Fiona Andrew, created a brochure, video and mentoring
program for Farmingdale Aquatics, a competitive swim club she has been a
part of since she was seven years old; and
WHEREAS, The Silver Award is earned over a two-year period; it is
tangible evidence of Mariah Cepeda's high character and commitment, and
is a harbinger of her future service to her community, New York State
and our Nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Mariah Cepeda, recognizing her achievement in earning the
Girl Scout Silver Award, and to wish her continued success in all her
future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mariah Cepeda.