Senate Resolution No. 333

BY: Senator MARTINS

CONGRATULATING Sofia Napolitano upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Bronze
Award, the most prestigious of Junior Scouting
honors

WHEREAS, Sofia Napolitano, through her diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Girl Scout Junior's highest and most prestigious
honor, the Girl Scout Bronze Award; the Willistons, Albertson, Roslyn,
Mineola (W.A.R.M.) Girl Scout Association Award Ceremony will be held on
Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Chaminade High School's Activity Athletic
Center in Mineola, New York; and

WHEREAS, Sofia Napolitano is a member of Girl Scouts of America
Troop 1810; and

WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its glory; 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
young women who have participated in the programs which have made Girl
Scouting an American and international institution; and

WHEREAS, The Girl Scout Bronze Award requires the Girl Scout Junior
to learn the leadership and planning skills necessary to follow through
on a project that makes a positive impact on her community; working
together toward this award demonstrates her commitment to helping
others, improving her community and the world, and becoming the best she
can be; and

WHEREAS, To earn the Bronze Award, Sofia Napolitano completed a
Bronze Award community service project which she planned, developed, and
executed; and

WHEREAS, Thinking about the economic impact of the pandemic,
including job loss and potential loss of donations that charitable
organizations faced, along with their love for animals, Troop 1810 chose
to collect toys, leashes, and food for animals for Cove Animal Shelter
in Glen Cove, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Bronze Award symbolizes a Girl Scout Junior's
accomplishments in Girl Scouting and community activities as she matures
and works to better her life and the lives of others; it is tangible
evidence of Sofia Napolitano's high character and commitment to her
community, New York State, and our Nation; 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, Sofia Napolitano 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 Sofia Napolitano upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Girl Scout Bronze Award; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sofia Napolitano.