Bill Text: NY J01826 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Scott E. Martin 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) 2019-06-12 - ADOPTED [J01826 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01826-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1826

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        CONGRATULATING  Scott  E. Martin upon the occasion
        of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle  Scout,
        the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on July 20,
        2019

  WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Scott E. Martin
has  achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held  on  Saturday,  July  20,
2019, at Walt Whitman High School, Huntington, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Scott  Edward  Martin is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 406, South Huntington, 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 entitled Leave Your Mark Garden,  Scott  E.
Martin  constructed  an outdoor sitting area for students and faculty at
Walt Whitman High School; the area includes  two  benches  and  a  large
concrete paw print, representing the school's mascot, a Wildcat; and

  WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of  Huntington  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, Scott E.  Martin
plans to continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

  WHEREAS,  Scott E. Martin'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  Scott E. Martin on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Scott E. Martin.