Bill Text: NY J02431 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Leonardo J. Gomez 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 [J02431 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J02431-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2431

BY: Senator KAPLAN

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

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

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Leonardo J. Gomez.