Bill Text: NY K00145 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Jacob Cowie 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) 2023-03-01 - adopted [K00145 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00145-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 145

BY: M. of A. Burdick

        CONGRATULATING  Jacob  Cowie  upon the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most prestigious of Scouting honors

  WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Jacob Cowie has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;  the
Eagle  Scout  Court  of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 12,
2023, at the KPC in Katonah, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Jacob Cowie is a member of Boy Scouts of America  Troop  1,
Katonah, 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
since  he  was  10  years old, has lived up to Scouting's ideals and has
attained all the  necessary  achievements,  including  completion  of  a
community  service  project,  which was successfully planned, developed,
and executed; and

  WHEREAS, For his project, Jacob Cowie constructed  two  benches  for
the Iona Prep Lower School to beautify the campus; and

  WHEREAS,  Truly  a  testament  to  his  outstanding  character,  the
Scouting National Honor Society presented Jacob Cowie with the Order  of
the Arrow; and

  WHEREAS,  Jacob Cowie participated in 7 Ranges in Ohio and Camp Read
for many summers; he also was involved  in  Memorial  Day  Parades,  the
Katonah  Christmas  Tree Delivery, the KPC Rummage Sale and Neighborhood
Clean Up, local hikes, and camp outs; and

  WHEREAS, Outside of Boy Scouts, Jacob Cowie's  volunteer  activities
include  building  homes  in  the  Dominican  Republic  with  Bridges to
Community and "Midnight Run" to help deliver warm clothes  and  food  to
the homeless in Manhattan, New York late at night; and

  WHEREAS,  Jacob  Cowie's  dedication  to  enhancing  the  lives  and
education of the citizens of Katonah, New York  is  represented  through

his  project  and  demonstrates  his  devotion  to  both  community  and
commitment to others; and

  WHEREAS,  Jacob  Cowie'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 Jacob Cowie on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Jacob Cowie.