Senate Resolution No. 363

BY: Senator MARTINS

CONGRATULATING Julia DaSilva upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Julia DaSilva, through her diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the Girl
Scout Gold 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, Julia DaSilva is a member of Girl Scouts of America Troop
1805; 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 sought to cap their
years in Girl Scouting with the prized Girl Scout Gold Award, which
challenges girls to change the world; and

WHEREAS, In order to earn the Girl Scout 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, For her project, Julia DaSilva partnered with CYO at Corpus
Christi to create a website to educate both parents and students on the
seriousness of concussions, the damage they can cause and what to do if
they witness or suspect someone has suffered a head injury; 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, Julia DaSilva 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 Julia DaSilva 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 Julia DaSilva.