CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED TO ANNE MARIE AGUIRRE ON RECEIVING THE GIRL
SCOUT GOLD AWARD
WHEREAS, On Saturday, June 15, 2013, Girl Scout Ambassador Troop 20804 will come together at the First Congregational Church of Forest Glen to present the Girl Scout Gold Award to Anne Marie Aguirre; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this occasion by Alderman Margaret Laurino, 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, The Gold Award, which is equivalent to the Boy Scouts Rank of Eagle, is the highest recognition that a Girl Scout can obtain by meeting several requirements, including leadership projects, career exploration, meeting challenges to learn about herself and the world around her, earn four interest projects and finally to complete a community service project of over sixty hours; and
WHEREAS, Annie's "Garden of Hope" project developed a community garden on the property of the troop sponsor, First Congregational Church of Forest Glen, which included a new fence and arbor along with adding a compost container; and
WHEREAS, Vegetables and herbs which were grown organically in straw bales in the "Garden of Hope" were made available to any family in the neighborhood, and families were urged to come and assist with the building of the garden as well as the daily care and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, Annie graduated from Northside College Preparatory School and is currently enrolled as a freshman at the University of Illinois Circle, considering a career in medicine; and
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this fifth day of June, 2013, do hereby extend our heartiest congratulations to Anne Marie Aguirre on receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award and wish her every success in any and all of her future endeavors; and;
MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39lh Ward
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Anne Marie Aguirre.