Senate Resolution No. 1479

BY: Senator LAVALLE

        CONGRATULATING  Salvatore  Rocco Ruggiero upon the
        occasion of  receiving  the  distinguished  rank  of
        Eagle   Scout,  the  most  prestigious  of  Scouting
        honors, on June 9, 2019

  WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Salvatore Rocco
Ruggiero has achieved Scouting's  highest  and  most  prestigious  rank,
Eagle  Scout;  the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday,
June 9, 2019, at the Coram Fire Department, Coram, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Salvatore Rocco Ruggiero is  a  member  of  Boy  Scouts  of
America Troop 560, Coram, 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,  For  his  project, Salvatore Rocco Ruggiero built a garden
swing at Save The Animals Rescue Foundation (STAR) in Middle Island, New
York; and

  WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Middle Island 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, Salvatore  Rocco
Ruggiero will continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

  WHEREAS,  Salvatore  Rocco Ruggiero'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 Salvatore Rocco Ruggiero on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Salvatore Rocco Ruggiero.