Senate Resolution No. 797

BY: Senator STEC

CONGRATULATING Rhiannon Kaye upon the occasion of
earning the distinguished Silver Award, a
prestigious Scouting honor

WHEREAS, Rhiannon Kaye, through her diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's prestigious honor, the Silver Award; the
Recognition Ceremony will be held at the Desmond in Albany, New York, on
Sunday, May 18, 2025; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Glens Falls, New York, Rhiannon Kaye is a
member of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Northeastern New
York Troop 3006; 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, Girl Scouts have sought to cap their years in
Girl Scouting with the prized Silver Award which challenges girls to
change the world; and

WHEREAS, In order to earn the Silver Award, a girl works either
individually or collaboratively with a small team to complete a project
which directly benefits her community and reflects her commitment to
meaningful change; and

WHEREAS, Rhiannon Kaye and her teammate, Hannah Roberts, wanted to
help the families at the Family Opportunity Center at Wait House; they
decorated and filled four boxes with supplies to make tie blankets,
friendship bracelets, calming bottles, and tissue paper flowers; these
boxes were then given to the Family Opportunity Center at Wait House
where they can be used as art therapy for the families staying at Wait
House; 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, Rhiannon Kaye is a credit to her family, her school, her
community, her State, and her Nation, and undoubtedly, 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 Rhiannon Kaye upon the occasion of earning the
Silver Award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Rhiannon Kaye.