Bill Text: NY J01825 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Daren Manning upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on January 5, 2024
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-02-27 - ADOPTED [J01825 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J01825-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1825 BY: Senator BAILEY CONGRATULATING Daren Manning upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on January 5, 2024 WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Daren Manning has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held on Friday, January 5, 2024, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, New Rochelle, New York; and WHEREAS, Daren Manning is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop, Greater Hudson Council, located in Westchester, New York; and WHEREAS, Originally from the Bronx, Daren Manning became involved in Cub Scouts at the age of nine with Pack 1 and then Troop 11 in New Rochelle, where he continued his journey as a Boy Scout and took on roles such as Patrol Leader and helped in the Color Guard; and WHEREAS, Daren Manning attended Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics where he was Captain of the school's track team and graduated with honors in June of 2023; he is currently a freshman at Syracuse University where he will study Aerospace Engineering; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, Daren Manning has been a member of the National Honor Society for six years, and attends the Circle of Christ Church in the Bronx; 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 the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and WHEREAS, For his project, Daren Manning, with the help of many troop volunteers, dismantled and rebuilt a catwalk and walking bridge on a nature trail in Ward Acres Park which was several years old and had sustained significant damage from the elements; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of his community is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, Daren Manning'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 Daren Manning on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Daren Manning.