Bill Text: NY J01876 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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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

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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.