Congratulating Reese McCarthy upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Senate Resolution No. 2155

BY: Senator RHOADS

        CONGRATULATING Reese McCarthy upon the occasion of
        receiving  the  distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award,
        the  most  prestigious  of   Scouting   honors,   on
        Wednesday, June 17, 2026

  WHEREAS, Reese McCarthy, through her diligence and rigorous efforts,
has  achieved  Scouting's  highest  and most prestigious honor, the Girl
Scout Gold Award; the ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026;
and

  WHEREAS, Reese McCarthy of Wantagh, New York is  a  member  of  Girl
Scouts of the United States of America, Nassau County; 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  1980, Senior Girl Scouts have capped their years of
achievement in Girl Scouting with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and

  WHEREAS, In order to earn the Girl Scout Gold  Award,  a  girl  must
fulfill five requirements; chief among them is the design and completion
of  a  Gold Award Project; this project must build upon the interests of
the girl, provide a service to the community, and be of lasting benefit;
and

  WHEREAS, Reese McCarthy 's project was entitled, "Unleashing  Love";
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, Reese McCarthy 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  Reese  McCarthy  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 Reese McCarthy.