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Congratulating Hope Friedman upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors
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Summary
This resolution congratulates Hope Friedman of Plainview upon earning the Gold Award, the highest and most prestigious honor in Girl Scouting. To earn the Gold Award, a Girl Scout must complete a rigorous set of service, leadership development, and skill-building tasks, culminating in a Take Action Project that addresses an issue of interest to the girl and her community and inspires others. Hope Friedman's project was entitled "The Go to Guide to Empowering Our Youth." The resolution honors her achievement and notes that the Gold Award ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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Sponsor (1)
- Steve Rhoads Republican · primary
1 coauthor / cosponsor
- Jack M. Martins Republican · cosponsor
Action history (3)
- Apr 29, 2026 REFERRED TO FINANCE · upper
- May 12, 2026 REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION · upper
- May 12, 2026 ADOPTED · upper
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Senate Resolution No. 2000
BY: Senator RHOADS
CONGRATULATING Hope Friedman upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors
WHEREAS, Hope Friedman, 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, Hope Friedman of Plainview, New York, is a member of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Nassau County; 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 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, Hope Friedman's project was entitled, "The Go to Guide to Empowering Our Youth"; 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, Hope Friedman 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 Hope Friedman upon the occasion of earning the Gold Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Hope Friedman.
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