Bill Text: NY J01290 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Anay H. Patel upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-06-06 - ADOPTED [J01290 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J01290-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1290 BY: Senator MARTINS CONGRATULATING Anay H. Patel upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 30, 2023 WHEREAS, Anay H. Patel, 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 30, 2023, at the Elks Lodge in New Hyde Park, New York; and WHEREAS, Anay H. Patel is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 544, New Hyde Park; 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, Anay H. Patel planned and organized a bake sale to raise funds to purchase all the materials needed to construct and install flower boxes in front of the signs at the Notre Dame Church in New Hyde Park, New York; he sketched out a plan for the boxes and with the funds raised, purchased the necessary materials and led the construction effort, carefully cutting, assembling, staining and polyurethaning the boxes with the help of his fellow scouts; and WHEREAS, After the installation of the boxes, Anay H. Patel and his team added soil and planted flowers in them, greatly enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the front of the Church; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of New Hyde Park is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, Anay H. Patel'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 Anay H. Patel on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Anay H. Patel.