Bill Text: NY J01866 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1866 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Zachary Huntington upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-12 - ADOPTED [J01866 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01866-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1866

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        CONGRATULATING   Zachary   Huntington   upon   the
        occasion of  receiving  the  distinguished  rank  of
        Eagle   Scout,  the  most  prestigious  of  Scouting
        honors, on June 28, 2019

  WHEREAS, Zachary Huntington,  through  his  diligence  and  rigorous
efforts,  has  achieved  Scouting's  highest  and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held  on  Friday,
June 28, 2019, at The Congregational Church of Huntington in Centerport,
New York; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout,
Zachary  Huntington  earned  one  Eagle  Palm,  which is awarded through
additional requirements of leadership and merit badges; and

  WHEREAS, Zachary Huntington is a member of  Boy  Scouts  of  America
Troop 360 in 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,  Zachary  Huntington's  extensive  Eagle Project benefitted
Harborfields High School; and

  WHEREAS, Zachary Huntington'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 Zachary Huntington on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Zachary Huntington.