Bill Text: NY J01876 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Roy Garofano 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) 2024-03-05 - ADOPTED [J01876 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J01876-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1876 BY: Senator THOMAS CONGRATULATING Roy Garofano upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Roy Garofano, 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 Saturday, March 9, 2024; and WHEREAS, Roy Garofano is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 485 of Franklin Square, New York; 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, Roy Garofano'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, Roy Garofano's dedication to the well-being of the citizens of Franklin Square is represented through his devotion and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school, his community, his State, and his Nation; undoubtedly, 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 Roy Garofano on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Roy Garofano.