New York J 2148: Congratulating Kaitlyn Ocuto upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

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Senate Resolution No. 2148
 Senator RHOADSBY:
          Kaitlyn Ocuto upon the occasion ofCONGRATULATING
        earning  the  distinguished  Gold  Award,  the  most
        prestigious of Scouting honors
    Kaitlyn Ocuto, through her diligence and rigorous efforts,WHEREAS,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most  prestigious  honor,  the  Gold
Award; the ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026; and
   A resident of Bethpage, New York, Kaitlyn Ocuto is a memberWHEREAS,
of Girl Scouts of the United States of America; and
    America has achieved its greatest heights of glory throughWHEREAS,
the dedication, determination, and tireless efforts of  the  outstanding
citizens of this Nation; and
   It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of ourWHEREAS,
youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain its glory; and
    The  Girl  Scouts  of the United States of America and itsWHEREAS,
members are dedicated to the development of character and leadership  in
the youth of this Nation; and
    Since  1916,  Senior  Girl Scouts have sought to cap theirWHEREAS,
years in Girl Scouting with the  prized  Gold  Award,  which  challenges
girls to change the world; and
    In  order  to  earn the Gold Award, a girl must complete aWHEREAS,
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
   Kaitlyn Ocuto's project was entitled, "A Beneficial  Bed  &WHEREAS,
Breakfast"; and
    This outstanding young woman has been involved in ScoutingWHEREAS,
for years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals, and has  attained  all  of
the necessary achievements; and
   Kaitlyn Ocuto is a credit to her family, school, community,WHEREAS,
State,  and  her  Nation, and her future will undoubtedly be filled with
accomplishments of equal importance; now, therefore, be it
   That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations,  inRESOLVED,
recognition  of  the  significance  of  this meritorious achievement, to
congratulate and honor Kaitlyn Ocuto upon the occasion  of  earning  the
Gold Award; and be it further
    That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,

transmitted to Kaitlyn Ocuto.