Bill Text: NY J01825 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1825

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Daren Manning upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on January 5, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-02-27 - ADOPTED [J01825 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01825-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1825

BY: Senator BAILEY

        CONGRATULATING  Daren Manning upon the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most prestigious of Scouting honors, on  January  5,
        2024

  WHEREAS,  Through  his diligence and rigorous efforts, Daren Manning
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle  Scout;
the  Eagle  Court of Honor ceremony was held on Friday, January 5, 2024,
at St.  Luke's Lutheran Church, New Rochelle, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Daren Manning is a member of Boy Scouts of  America  Troop,
Greater Hudson Council, located in Westchester, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Originally from the Bronx, Daren Manning became involved in
Cub  Scouts  at  the  age  of  nine with Pack 1 and then Troop 11 in New
Rochelle, where he continued his journey as a  Boy  Scout  and  took  on
roles such as Patrol Leader and helped in the Color Guard; and

  WHEREAS,  Daren  Manning  attended  Manhattan Center for Science and
Mathematics where  he  was  Captain  of  the  school's  track  team  and
graduated  with  honors  in  June of 2023; he is currently a freshman at
Syracuse University where he will study Aerospace Engineering; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore,  Daren  Manning  has  been  a  member  of  the
National  Honor  Society for six years, and attends the Circle of Christ
Church in the Bronx; and

  WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its glory; and

  WHEREAS, 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
the  necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and

  WHEREAS, For his project, Daren Manning, with the help of many troop
volunteers, dismantled and rebuilt a catwalk and  walking  bridge  on  a
nature  trail  in  Ward  Acres  Park which was several years old and had
sustained significant damage from the elements; 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, Daren Manning'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  Daren  Manning  on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Daren Manning.