Bill Text: NY J02028 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating John E. Mackay 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) 2019-06-18 - ADOPTED [J02028 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J02028-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 2028 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN CONGRATULATING John E. Mackay upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 21, 2019 WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, John E. Mackay has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Friday, June 21, 2019; and WHEREAS, John "Jack" E. Mackay is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 78, Huntington, New York; and WHEREAS, A senior at St. Dominic High School, John E. Mackay is a member of Interact Club, Ski Club, Catholic Club, and the National Math Honor Society, as well as the Soccer and Track teams; he is also an Honor Roll student and the recipient of a Math Award and two Science Awards; and WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious Scouting career, John E. Mackay earned 23 merit badges and has held numerous leadership positions, including Assistant Patrol Leader/Quartermaster, Yawgoog Tent Leader, Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader; 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, John E. Mackay cleaned a prayer garden and constructed a fire pit adjacent to it at Helping Hands Rescue Mission in Huntington Station, New York, providing an enjoyable and peaceful environment for community members while at the mission; 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, John E. Mackay will continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, John E. Mackay'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 John E. Mackay on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to John E. Mackay.