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LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION  commending  Sara  McCawley upon the occasion of
receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award

WHEREAS, Sara McCawley is a member of a Girl  Scouts  of  America  Troop
affiliated with the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways council; and
  WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts, Sara McCawley has
earned  Cadette  Girl Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the
Girl Scout Silver Award for 11 to 14-year-old girls in  Grades  6-8  and
Girl Scouting's second highest achievement; and
  WHEREAS, She will be honored at a Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Young
Women of Distinction event in May 2011; and
  WHEREAS, Girl Scouting has cultivated in our nation's young people the
goals of building solid values of sisterhood and the importance of work-
ing  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, To earn  the  Silver  Award,  Sara  McCawley  completed  five
requirements;  the  first  four  requirements  help  girls build skills,
explore careers, gain leadership skills, and make a commitment to  self-
improvement and are followed by the completion of the fifth requirement,
a  Silver  Award  community service project which Sara McCawley planned,
developed and executed; and
  WHEREAS, The Silver Award symbolizes an 11 to 14-year-old Cadette Girl
Scout'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 Sara McCawley's high character and commitment, and
is a harbinger of her future service to her community,  New  York  State
and our nation; now, therefore, be it
  RESOLVED,  That  this  Legislative  Body pause in its deliberations to
warmly congratulate Sara McCawley, recognizing her achievement in  earn-
ing  the  Girl  Scout  Silver  Award and wishing her success, health and
happiness; and be it further
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sara McCawley.