Bill Text: NY J03227 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Timothy Franz upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-07-22 - ADOPTED [J03227 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03227-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 3227

BY: Senator KAPLAN

        CONGRATULATING  Timothy Franz upon the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most prestigious of Scouting honors

  WHEREAS, Timothy Franz, through his diligence and rigorous  efforts,
has  achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be  held  in  recognition  of  his
latest accomplishment; and

  WHEREAS, Following in the footsteps of a multi-generational scouting
family,  Timothy  Franz is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45 in
Mineola, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his  career,  Timothy  Franz   held   numerous
positions  including  quartermaster,  assistant  patrol  leader,  patrol
leader, and historian; and

  WHEREAS, As a student at Chaminade High School, Timothy Franz was  a
member  of  the  honor society, riflery team and debate team; now, he is
studying mechanical engineering at Manhattan  College  while  continuing
the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; 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,  Timothy  Franz  collected supplies and
raised funds by selling homemade dog biscuits for Fur Babies Rescue  and
Referral;  an  animal  lover, he thoroughly enjoyed helping families and
the dogs at the shelter; and

  WHEREAS, Timothy Franz'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  Timothy  Franz  on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Timothy Franz.