Senate Resolution No. 2659
BY: Senator GAUGHRAN
CONGRATULATING Madeleine Casamento upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout
Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors,
on June 2, 2022
WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts, Madeleine
Casamento has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor,
the Girl Scout Gold Award; the ceremony will be held on Thursday, June
2, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Madeleine Casamento of Half Hollow High School West is a
member of Girl Scouts of America Troop 1228; 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 1916, 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, For her project entitled "Dix Hills Park Project,"
Madeleine Casamento built new benches and made signage for the walking
trails at the Dix Hills Park; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young woman has been involved in Scouting
for years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals, and has attained all the
necessary achievements; and
WHEREAS, Madeleine Casamento 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 Madeleine Casamento 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 Madeleine Casamento.
