J 793: Congratulating Hannah Roberts upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Silver Award, a prestigious Scouting honor

 Senate Resolution No. 793 BY: Senator STEC CONGRATULATING Hannah Roberts upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Silver Award, a prestigious Scouting honor WHEREAS, Hannah Roberts, 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, Hannah Roberts 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, Hannah Roberts and her teammate, Rhiannon Kaye, 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, Hannah Roberts 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 Hannah Roberts upon the occasion of earning the Silver Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Hannah Roberts.