Legislator Flotteron Honors Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient

Press release from Legislator Steven Flotteron:

January 20, 2021

West Islip – Legislator Steven J. Flotteron (R-11th Legislative District) congratulated Senior Girl Scout Julianna Orkin, of West Islip Troop 1162, Service Unit #17, on earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest recognition a girl can achieve in Scouting.

While working at Brighter Tomorrows, Inc. in Shirley, a human service agency dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic violence through the provision of safe housing, supportive counseling, and legal advocacy services, Ms. Orkin realized what her project would be in earning her Gold Service. She found there was a need for hygiene items among the many woman seeking services so she raised funds to have a dispenser with much needed products available in the women’s lavatory.

A graduate of West Islip High School, Ms. Orkin is now attending York College in Pennsylvania working towards a degree in Journalism.

“Her parents and Girl Scout Troop leader were beaming with pride for all that Julianna has accomplished. I see a very bright future for this exceptional young woman,” said Legislator Flotteron.

Pictured (L-R): Steve Orkin, Troop 1162 Leader Marie Poldino, Gold Award recipient Julianna Orkin, Nancy Orkin and Legislator Steven Flotteron.

This press release was produced by Legislator Steven Flotteron. The views expressed here are the author's own.