Senate Resolution No. 2613

BY: Senator THOMAS

CONGRATULATING Madeline O'Brien upon the occasion
of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Madeline O'Brien, through her diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the
Gold Award; the ceremony will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Garden City, New York, Madeline O'Brien is a
member of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Troop 1322,
Nassau County; 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, 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, Madeline O'Brien's project was entitled, "Pet Remembrance
Garden"; 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, Madeline O'Brien 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 Madeline O'Brien upon the occasion of earning the
Gold Award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Madeline O'Brien.