Bill Text: NY J00909 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Louis Douglas Lavenda upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-25 - ADOPTED [J00909 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00909-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 909

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

         CONGRATULATING  Louis  Douglas  Lavenda  upon the
        occasion of  receiving  the  distinguished  rank  of
        Eagle   Scout,  the  most  prestigious  of  Scouting
        honors, on June 18, 2021

  WHEREAS, Louis Douglas Lavenda, 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  Friday,
June  18,  2021,  at  the American Legion Hall Glenwood Landing Post No.
336, Glen Head, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Louis Douglas Lavenda, is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 195, Glen Head, New York; since Louis was unable to celebrate  his
accomplishment  last  June,  due to COVID-19 restrictions, this Court of
Honor will be especially meaningful; 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, Louis Douglas Lavenda completed his project for  the  North
Shore  Land  Alliance  Iselin  Preserve;  he  designed,  constructed and
installed a kiosk sign-in station which will assist  in  monitoring  the
number of visitors; and

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

  WHEREAS, As he moves forward in his life, this exceptional young man
will continue holding onto the ideals and principles of the Boy  Scouts;
and

  WHEREAS,  Louis Douglas Lavenda'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  Louis Douglas Lavenda on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Louis Douglas Lavenda.