Bill Text: NY J01147 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Matthew Arboleda upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 9, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-31 - ADOPTED [J01147 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01147-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1147

BY: Senator MARTINS

        CONGRATULATING  Matthew Arboleda upon the occasion
        of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle  Scout,
        the  most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 9,
        2023

  WHEREAS,  Matthew  Arboleda,  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  9,  2023,  at  American Legion Hall Glenwood Landing Post No. 336,
Glen Head, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Matthew Arboleda is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
195; and

  WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its 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, Matthew  Arboleda  designed  and  built  a
bocce  ball  court  for  the Veterans of American Legion Post No. 336 to
enjoy; 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, Matthew Arboleda'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 Matthew Arboleda on achieving the rank  of  Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Matthew Arboleda.