1.1A Senate resolution
1.2congratulating Sarah Porter for receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award.
1.3WHEREAS, Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, helping girls
1.4to reach their full potential, develop positive values, and contribute to the improvement of society
1.5through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others; and
1.6WHEREAS, to earn the highest award given by the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., the Gold
1.7Award, a Girl Scout in high school must complete leadership journeys that help her discover her
1.8interests, connect with others, and take action to make the world a better place. She must then
1.9complete a comprehensive and sustainable take action project that uses her talent and passion to
1.10positively impact her community; and
1.11WHEREAS, Sarah Porter is a serving and responsible member of the Girl Scouts and has
1.12completed all requirements necessary to earn the Gold Award, including the development of a
1.13ministry called "The Outlet" designed to bring various artists and musicians into collaboration
1.14with Twin Cities church congregations; and
1.15WHEREAS, she will receive the Gold Award at a Recognition Ceremony; and
1.16NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the State of Minnesota that it
1.17congratulates Sarah Porter for receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award.
1.18BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is directed to prepare an
1.19enrolled copy of this resolution, to be authenticated by the Secretary's signature and that of the
1.20Chair of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and transmit it to Sarah Porter.

Cal R. LudemanSecretary of the Senate

David H. SenjemChair, Senate Committee onRules and Administration

Terri E. BonoffState Senator, District 43