Bill Text: NY J01277 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Derek D'Annuzio upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-04-30 - ADOPTED [J01277 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01277-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1277

BY: Senator KAPLAN

        CONGRATULATING  Derek  D'Annuzio upon the occasion
        of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle  Scout,
        the  most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 1,
        2019

  WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Derek D'Annuzio
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle  Scout;
the  Eagle  Court  of  Honor  ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 1,
2019, at Mineola High School, Garden City Park, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Derek D'Annuzio has been a member of Boy Scouts of  America
Troop  45,  Mineola, New York, since 2012, during which time he has held
several leadership  positions,  including  Photographer,  Librarian  and
Quartermaster; 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,  Derek D'Annuzio is a senior at Wheatley High School in Old
Westbury, New York, where he threw shot put for the track  team;  he  is
also  a  member  of  School Within a School (SWS), a student run program
which enables him to choose his own classes based on his interests; 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,  Derek  D'Annuzio  relocated  an  existing
vegetable  garden  at  Saint Brigids/Our Lady of Hope Regional School in
Westbury, New York, to a more  optimal  location  with  access  to  more
sunlight;  the  vegetable  garden was used to teach students how to grow
and nurture vegetables, and once the vegetables were fully  grown,  they
were donated to local soup kitchens; and

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

  WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Derek  D'Annuzio
plans  on pursuing a degree in construction management, while continuing
the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

  WHEREAS,  Derek D'Annuzio'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  Derek D'Annuzio on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Derek D'Annuzio.