Bill Text: NY J00437 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating John Rizzo upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-14 - ADOPTED [J00437 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00437-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 437

BY: Senator MAYER

        CONGRATULATING  John  Rizzo  upon  the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most prestigious of Scouting honors,  on  March  18,
        2023

  WHEREAS, John Rizzo, 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 18,  2023;
and

  WHEREAS, John Rizzo, a resident of Bronxville, New York, is a member
of Boy Scouts of America Troop 5; 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,  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 Rizzo has revitalized the Bronxville
Dog Park by designing, funding, and planting  an  all-native  pollinator
garden;  these  plants  serve  to  bolster  the populations of important
pollinator  insects,  allowing  the  ecosystem  around  them  to  thrive
benefitting the dog park, as well as the surrounding area; and

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

  WHEREAS,  John  Rizzo'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 Rizzo on achieving the rank of Eagle  Scout;
and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to John Rizzo.