Bill Text: NY J01577 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Matthew James Grover upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-30 - ADOPTED [J01577 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01577-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1577

BY: Senator RANZENHOFER

        CONGRATULATING   Matthew  James  Grover  upon  the
        occasion of  receiving  the  distinguished  rank  of
        Eagle   Scout,  the  most  prestigious  of  Scouting
        honors, on June 2, 2019

  WHEREAS, Matthew James Grover, 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  Sunday,
June 2, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church in Batavia, New York;
and

  WHEREAS,  Matthew  James Grover is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 6006 of Batavia; he has  earned  31  merit  badges  and  has  held
several  leadership  positions,  including:  Senior Patrol Leader (SPL),
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL), Patrol  Leader  (PL),  and  Troop
Chaplain; 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,  Matthew  James Grover's project consisted of three benches
along the Tonawanda Creek at a park in the Town of Batavia; the  benches
had  concrete  legs  which  were  poured  in a sheet metal form which he
fabricated; the backing consisted of trex  2"  x  4"  decking;  and  the
benches  contain plaques explaining the project and the names of all the
donors; and

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

  WHEREAS,  Matthew  James Grover'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  James Grover on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

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