Bill Text: NY J01649 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Devin James Sullivan upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-30 - ADOPTED [J01649 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01649-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1649

BY: Senator LAVALLE

        CONGRATULATING   Devin  James  Sullivan  upon  the
        occasion of  receiving  the  distinguished  rank  of
        Eagle   Scout,  the  most  prestigious  of  Scouting
        honors, on August 14, 2018

  WHEREAS, Devin James Sullivan, through his  diligence  and  rigorous
efforts,  has  achieved  Scouting's  highest  and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout, on August 14, 2018; and

  WHEREAS, This extraordinary young man  made  persistent  and  steady
progress  through  the  ranks  to achieve this prestigious award and has
demonstrated his determination to  prepare  himself  for  a  meaningful,
productive role in society; and

  WHEREAS, The son of James and Margaret Sullivan, Devin is the eldest
child of four; his siblings include Morgan, his sister, who herself is a
founding  Female Scout of the newly formed Female Troop 433 BSA, and two
brothers, Dylan and Dustin, all from Ridge, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Devin James Sullivan is a member of Boy Scouts  of  America
Troop  433 of Middle Island, New York; he completed all requirements for
the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout while only 15 years old; and

  WHEREAS, Devin James Sullivan is the 82nd Eagle Scout of  Troop  433
in  Middle  Island  since  its chartering by the Middle Island Volunteer
Fire Department in January, 1976; and

  WHEREAS, He has participated in Flag placements and pick-ups at both
Calverton National  Cemetery,  Calverton,  New  York,  and  Long  Island
National Cemetery in Wyandanch, New York, since 1st grade, 11 years ago,
when  he  first  joined Scouting as a Tiger Scout in Cub Scout Pack 187;
and

  WHEREAS, A member of the Order of  the  Arrow  which  is  the  Honor
Society of Scouting, Devin James Sullivan has always enjoyed camping and
the great outdoors; he is comfortable around all species of wildlife and
domesticated  pets as well as all seasons and weather when on a trail or
trek; and

  WHEREAS, A quiet but thoughtful leader, currently the Troop  elected
SPL (Senior Patrol Leader); and

  WHEREAS,  Devin  James Sullivan has performed roughly over 200 hours
of community service as a Scout and as a student in the Longwood  School
District; and

  WHEREAS,  Devin James Sullivan is a 16 year old Honor Student in his
Junior year at Longwood Senior High School,  and  is  a  member  of  the
wrestling team; and

  WHEREAS,  Devin  is proud to have been recently selected as a member
of the Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) at  Suffolk  County  Community
College  (SCCC),  which is a cooperative effort between the college, the

Longwood school district, and community groups  to  enable  students  to
complete high school and pursue a college education; and

  WHEREAS, Devin James Sullivan is interested in a career in flying as
a pilot, and the medical field to help others in need; 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,  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,  Devin James Sullivan chose to create a
project  which  he  felt  was  meaningful  and  would  last  for  future
generations  to  enjoy;  he  elected to construct an entrance Pergola of
cedar with two attached cedar flower boxes; they now define the entrance
from the parking lot that leads to a restored foot bridge  and  park  at
the  former  site  of  The  Bavarian  Inn,  at  Beautiful  Historic Lake
Ronkonkoma; his fellow Scouts, friends, and family members donated  many
hours of their time to help him reach his goal; and

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

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Devin James Sullivan.