Certificate of Recognition
Malia Kowal, the daughter of Leilani and Eric Kowal, was born on March 16, 2004. Malia attended Pacific Elementary, Manhattan Beach Middle School and will graduate from Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, California in June 2022; and
Malia began her scouting career as a Daisy in 2010 when she joined Girl Scout Troop 7575 and then transitioned to Brownies then Juniors. After joining Troop 11935, she progressed through Cadettes, Seniors, and then to her present level as an Ambassador Girl Scout; and
Malia enjoyed the many activities offered by Troop 7575 and 11935, particularly creating care kits for the homeless, helping at senior homes and helping a local animal rescue. Malia earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award when she was in the fifth grade and the Girl Scout Silver Award in 2018 by making 35 pet beds and 50 blankets for the Hawthorne ASPCALA animal rescue center; and
for her Gold Award, Malia worked with the staff at the Roundhouse Aquarium and Manhattan Beach Sustainability Youth Task Force to create and implement two curriculums about marine biology and conservation at the aquarium.
The programs taught local girls about the diverse marine life of the South Bay and how their actions can affect the local and global environment; and
in addition to scouting activities, Malia has demonstrated an interest and love for engineering. She has interned at Boeing and is going to major in Engineering in college; and
Malia understands and represents what it means to be a recipient of the Gold Award. She earned the Gold Award by meeting the Girl Scout national standards. Achievement of this national award reflects the dedication, time, leadership, creativity and effort that she has contributed to making her community better; and Malia is an exceptional example of today’s future leaders.
Now , Therefore, Be it Resolved that the City Council, on behalf of the residents and citizens of the City of Manhattan Beach, California, does hereby congratulate
Malia Kowal
for attaining her Gold Award in Girl Scouts and for her many achievements.
Dated this 5
th
day of April, 2022.
MAYOR HILDY STERN
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