Bill Text: NY J02549 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Luke Martin upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-22 - ADOPTED [J02549 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02549-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2549

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        CONGRATULATING  Luke  Martin  upon the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most prestigious of Scouting honors, on February  2,
        2020

  WHEREAS,  Luke  Martin,  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 Sunday, February 2,
2020; and

  WHEREAS, Luke Martin is a member of Boy Scouts of America  Troop  43
in Sea Cliff, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his  Scouting  career,  Luke  Martin  has held
numerous leadership positions including Quarter Master, Assistant Senior
Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader; he has also enjoyed numerous activities
with his troop, especially when they sailed through the  Bahamas,  hiked
the Great Smoky Mountains, and canoed through Northern Maine; 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,  Luke  Martin  led a team of his fellow
Scouts to create a living  rosary  garden  for  his  local  parish,  St.
Boniface;  through  his  outstanding  efforts, the garden is a beautiful
place for community members to come to pray, meditate, reflect, and most
importantly, remember their loved ones; and

  WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Sea Cliff is represented through his  project  and  demonstrates  his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and

  WHEREAS,  Luke  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 Luke Martin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

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