Bill Text: NY J00746 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 746 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Theo Summerville upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-19 - ADOPTED [J00746 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00746-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 746

BY: Senator O'MARA

        CONGRATULATING  Theo Summerville upon the occasion
        of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle  Scout,
        the most prestigious of Scouting honors

  WHEREAS,  Theo  Summerville,  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 Tuesday,
May 21, 2019, at Elmira Holiday Inn, Elmira, New York; and

  WHEREAS, The son of DiAndre and Tracy Summerville, Theo  Summerville
is  a  member  of Boy Scouts of America Troop 43 in Pine City, 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
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, Theo Summerville organized and raised  the
necessary  funds  to  construct  and  build  an  Aviary  Sensory Loop at
Tanglewood Nature Center; the  finished  project  includes  signs  using
high-contrast text and braille for those with varying sight limitations;
each sign explains the birds on site, as well as other wildlife found in
the loop; and

  WHEREAS,  Theo  Summerville  had  a crew of over 20 volunteers and a
mobility specialist, all of whom donated many hours on this project; the
construction of this new trail will  give  those  from  Elmira  and  the
surrounding  areas  free  access to a safe and educational experience in
the outdoors; and

  WHEREAS, Theo Summerville's idea stemmed from a desire to  create  a
meaningful  project to add to the community and spread a love of nature;
and

  WHEREAS, Theo Summerville'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 Theo Summerville on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Theo Summerville.