LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION  commending  Erin  Kenney  upon  the occasion of
receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award

WHEREAS, Erin Kenney 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, Erin Kenney 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, Erin Kenney completed five require-
ments;  the  first  four  requirements  help girls build skills, explore
careers, gain leadership skills, and make a commitment to  self-improve-
ment  and  are  followed  by  the completion of the fifth requirement, a
Silver Award community service project which Erin Kenney planned, devel-
oped 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 Erin Kenney'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 Erin Kenney, recognizing her achievement in earning
the Girl Scout Silver Award and wishing her success, health  and  happi-
ness; and be it further
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Erin Kenney.