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J 2020

Congratulating Gabrielle Jospa upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jack Martins and 1 co-sponsor

The bill formally congratulates Gabrielle Jospa for earning the Girl Scouts Gold Award, highlighting her leadership, service, and the “Gabby’s Guide to Invisible Illness” project.

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Bill Summary · J 2020

Overview

  • Bill: Senate Resolution No. 2020 (J 2020)
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Title: Congratulating Gabrielle Jospa upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors
  • Type: Legislative resolution (congratulatory)
  • Primary sponsor: Senator Rhoads; co-sponsors: Senator Jack Martins, Senator Steve Rhoads
  • Status: Passed by Senate (listed actions: REFERRED TO FINANCE on 2026-04-29; ADOPTED and REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION on 2026-05-12)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution formally recognizes Gabrielle Jospa of Plainview, New York, for earning Scouting’s Gold Award, the highest and most prestigious honor in the Girl Scouts of the United States of America.
  • It acknowledges Jospa’s dedication, leadership, and community service as representative of youth leadership and character development.
  • The resolution serves to publicly honor her achievement and highlight the value of youth participation in Scouting.

Key Provisions and Provisions of the Resolution

  • Honors and Recognition:
    • Conveys official congratulations from the New York State Legislature to Gabrielle Jospa.
    • Notes the significance of the Gold Award and its requirements (service, leadership development, and skill-building culminating in a Take Action Project).
  • Take Action Project Details:
    • Jospa’s Gold Award project is titled “Gabby’s Guide to Invisible Illness,” indicating a focus on awareness or education related to invisible illnesses.
    • The resolution summarizes that the project involves addressing an issue of interest to the girl and her community, uses team-based solutions, and aims to educate and inspire others.
  • Ceremony:
    • Mentions the Gold Award ceremony date as Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
  • Public Benefit:
    • Frames Jospa as a credit to family, school, community, state, and nation, aligning with broader themes of youth leadership and service.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: Gabrielle Jospa, for formal recognition of her achievement.
  • Community Impact: Public acknowledgment may inspire other youth and communities, especially within Nassau County and New York State.
  • Institutions Involved: Girl Scouts of the USA; potential visibility for local organizations supporting Scouting and youth leadership.
  • Legislative Impact: No financial appropriations or policy changes; this is a ceremonial resolution recognizing an individual achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referral:
    • Referred to the Finance Committee on 2026-04-29.
  • Legislative Action:
    • Senate adopted the resolution and reported it to the calendar for consideration on 2026-05-12.
    • Likely moving toward formal Senate approval and potential transmission to the appropriate body or recipient, depending on the chamber’s process.
  • Ceremony Date:
    • Gold Award ceremony for Gabrielle Jospa scheduled for June 17, 2026.

Notes

  • This bill is a ceremonial acknowledgment, not a statute or appropriations measure.
  • The resolution emphasizes the historical and ongoing value of Scouting’s leadership development and community service.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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