Bill Text: NY J02407 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Christopher J. Zovko upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 22, 2022

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-05-03 - ADOPTED [J02407 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J02407-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2407

BY: Senator KAPLAN

        CONGRATULATING   Christopher  J.  Zovko  upon  the
        occasion of  receiving  the  distinguished  rank  of
        Eagle   Scout,  the  most  prestigious  of  Scouting
        honors, on May 22, 2022

  WHEREAS, Christopher J. Zovko, 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,
May 22, 2022, at The Albertson Hook & Ladder, Engine & Hose, Company No.
1 in Albertson, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Christopher  J. Zovko is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 201, of Herricks, 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, Boy Scouts of America and its members are dedicated to  the
development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation; the
Boy   Scouts  of  America  also  remind  you  about  the  importance  of
conservation and our environment; 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,  Christopher  J.  Zovko's  dedication  to  the  safety  and
well-being of the  citizens  of  Herricks  is  represented  through  his
project  and  demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment
to others; and

  WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
Eagle Scout now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments
and in excited anticipation of future challenges; and

  WHEREAS, Christopher J. Zovko'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  Christopher  J. Zovko on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Christopher J. Zovko.