Bill Text: NY J00626 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating John Donohoe upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-10 - ADOPTED [J00626 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00626-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 626

BY: Senator THOMAS

        CONGRATULATING  John  Donohoe upon the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most prestigious of Scouting honors

  WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous  efforts,  John  Donohoe
has  achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
and

  WHEREAS, John Donohoe is a member of Boy  Scouts  of  America  Troop
230, Oceanside, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through
the dedication, determination and tireless efforts  of  the  outstanding
citizens of this Nation; and

  WHEREAS, It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our
youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and

  WHEREAS,  The Boy Scouts of America and its members are dedicated to
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and

  WHEREAS, The highest achievement of leadership in  Scouting,  earned
by  approximately  five  percent of all Boy Scouts, is the distinguished
rank of Eagle Scout; and

  WHEREAS, This outstanding young man has been  involved  in  Scouting
for  many  years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals and has attained all
of the necessary  achievements,  including  completion  of  a  community
service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed;
and

  WHEREAS, John Donohoe beautified the Lt. Ronald Winchester memorial,
which recognizes a local hero, at the elementary school that both he and
Lt.  Winchester graduated from to fulfill his community service project;
and

  WHEREAS, In addition to a tree  planting  in  honor  of  Lt.  Ronald
Winchester,  John  Donohoe furthered his efforts to commemorate the hero
and placed a bench with an inscribed memorial plaque  to  ensure  future
recipients of the award knew the person it honored; the tribute also has
pavers  with  a  memorial brick featuring Lt. Winchester's picture under
the tree; and

  WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of  Oceanside,  New  York  is  represented  through  his   project   and
demonstrates  his  devotion  to both community and commitment to others;
and

  WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his  academic  career,  John  Donohoe
plans to continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

  WHEREAS,  John Donohoe's perseverance in rising through the ranks to
Eagle Scout is a strong indication of his ability  to  master  difficult
tasks;  his  accomplishment will enable him to emerge as a leader, fully
equipped to meet the challenges of today's complex society; and

  WHEREAS, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school,
his community, his State and his Nation, and no doubt his future will be
filled with accomplishments of equal importance; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, in
recognition of the significance  of  this  meritorious  achievement,  to
congratulate  and  honor  John  Donohoe  on  achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to John Donohoe.