Bill Text: NY K00078 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Nathan J. Sigerson upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 16, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-05 - adopted [K00078 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00078-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 78

BY: M. of A. Thiele

        CONGRATULATING   Nathan   J.   Sigerson  upon  the
        occasion of  receiving  the  distinguished  rank  of
        Eagle   Scout,  the  most  prestigious  of  Scouting
        honors, on March 16, 2019

  WHEREAS, Nathan J. Sigerson,  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 Saturday,
March 16, 2019, at the VFW Hall in Center Moriches, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Nathan J.  Sigerson  began  Cub  Scouts  as  a  young  boy,
participating  in  many  events and continuing to become a member of Boy
Scouts of America Troop 414 in Center Moriches, New York; and

  WHEREAS, A true asset to his community, Nathan  J.  Sigerson,  along
with  his  fellow  scouts,  placed  flags on the graves at the Calverton
Cemetery for Memorial Day and participated in local food drives; 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 only 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, Nathan J. Sigerson built two large benches
with storage  for  the  Smiles  Program,  a  group  creating  meaningful
employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities; and

  WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of  Center  Moriches 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,  Nathan  J.
Sigerson  plans  on  pursuing  a  degree in Education to inspire younger
generations to follow their dreams and aspirations, while continuing the
ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

  WHEREAS, Nathan J. Sigerson'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 Nathan J. Sigerson on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Nathan J. Sigerson.