Bill Text: NY J01650 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1650 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Andrew James Freund upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-30 - ADOPTED [J01650 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01650-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1650

BY: Senator LAVALLE

        CONGRATULATING   Andrew   James  Freund  upon  the
        occasion of  receiving  the  distinguished  rank  of
        Eagle   Scout,  the  most  prestigious  of  Scouting
        honors, on June 15, 2019

  WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous  efforts,  Andrew  James
Freund  has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle
Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Saturday,  June
15, 2019, at Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighter's Museum, Ridge, New York;
and

  WHEREAS, Andrew J. Freund is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
244, Rocky Point, 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, Andrew J. Freund supervised the building
of a handicap ramp at the Brookhaven Volunteer  Firefighters  Museum  in
Ridge, New York; and

  WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of his community 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, Andrew J. Freund
plans to continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

  WHEREAS, Andrew J. Freund'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  Andrew  James  Freund on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Andrew James Freund.