Bill Text: NY J00892 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Jack Schneider upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-25 - ADOPTED [J00892 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00892-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 892

BY: Senator KAPLAN

        CONGRATULATING Jack Schneider upon the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most  prestigious  of  Scouting  honors, on June 12,
        2021

  WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Jack  Schneider
has  achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held  on  Saturday,  June  12,
2021; and

  WHEREAS,  Jack  Schneider is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
45, Mineola, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Coming from a scouting  background,  Jack's  father  Joseph
Schneider  attained  the  rank  of  Eagle  Scout  and served as a former
Cubmaster of Pack 246 as well as current Assistant Scoutmaster of  Troop
45; and

  WHEREAS,  Jack  Schneider  began  his illustrious scouting career in
2010 as a member of Pack 246, where he was  Den  Chief  and  earned  his
Arrow  of  Light;  he  joined  Troop 45 in 2014, holding such leadership
positions as Scribe, Patrol Leader,  Quartermaster,  and  Order  of  the
Arrow Representative; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, he attained Brotherhood membership in Order of
the Arrow on April 10, 2021; and

  WHEREAS, Jack Schneider is currently a senior at Mineola High School
where he was a member of its Chess Club; and

  WHEREAS,  When  not  involved in scouting activities, Jack Schneider
enjoys playing chess, online video gaming, and his job as  an  "axepert"
at Axe Kicking Entertainment here in Mineola; 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, Jack Schneider worked with Paws of War, an
organization  which helps rescue, train, and place shelter dogs to serve
and provide independence to our  United  States  military  veterans  and
first  responders;  he raised money by selling reusable shopping bags to
create supply totes of household and dog items, as well as dog beds  and
crates to those in need; and

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

  WHEREAS,  As  he  goes forward in his life and academic career, Jack
Schneider will attend NCC in the fall while continuing  the  ideals  and
principles of the Boy Scouts; and

  WHEREAS,  Jack  Schneider'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  Jack  Schneider on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Jack Schneider.