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Congratulating Kaitlyn Ocuto upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors
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Summary
This resolution congratulates Kaitlyn Ocuto of Bethpage upon earning the Gold Award, the most prestigious honor in Girl Scouting, at a ceremony on June 17, 2026. The Gold Award, which has been sought by Senior Girl Scouts since 1916, requires girls to complete service work, leadership development, skill-building tasks, and design and implement a "Take Action Project" that addresses an issue of community interest. Kaitlyn Ocuto's Take Action Project was entitled "A Beneficial Bed & Breakfast" and involved team-based solutions to educate and inspire others. A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to Kaitlyn Ocuto.
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Sponsor (1)
- Steve Rhoads Republican · primary
Action history (3)
- May 21, 2026 REFERRED TO FINANCE · upper
- May 27, 2026 REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION · upper
- May 27, 2026 ADOPTED · upper
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Senate Resolution No. 2148
BY: Senator RHOADS
CONGRATULATING Kaitlyn Ocuto upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors
WHEREAS, Kaitlyn Ocuto, through her diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the Gold Award; the ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Bethpage, New York, Kaitlyn Ocuto is a member of Girl Scouts of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its 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, Senior Girl Scouts have sought to cap their years in Girl Scouting with the prized Gold Award, which challenges girls to change the world; and
WHEREAS, In order to earn the Gold Award, a girl must complete a 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
WHEREAS, Kaitlyn Ocuto's project was entitled, "A Beneficial Bed & Breakfast"; 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, Kaitlyn Ocuto is a credit to her family, school, community, State, and her Nation, and her future will undoubtedly 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 Kaitlyn Ocuto upon the occasion of earning the Gold Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kaitlyn Ocuto.
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