Bill Text: NY J02623 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Aidan Cole Di Salvo upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 4, 2022
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-05-17 - ADOPTED [J02623 Detail]
Download: New_York-2021-J02623-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 2623 BY: Senator MAYER CONGRATULATING Aidan Cole Di Salvo upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 4, 2022 WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Aidan Cole Di Salvo has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Holy Family Church, New Rochelle, New York; and WHEREAS, The son of Garr Di Salvo and Eileen O'Rourke, Aidan Cole Di Salvo is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 15, New Rochelle, New York; and WHEREAS, A graduate of New Rochelle High School, Aidan Cole Di Salvo was a member of numerous programs, such as, New Rochelle High School's track and field team, National Honor Society and Ignite program; and WHEREAS, Beginning his scouting career as a Tiger Cub in New Rochelle Cub Scout Pack 15, Aidan Cole Di Salvo Aidan, opted out for a time and at a later date, rejoined Scouting; he ultimately assumed several leadership roles in Troop 15 that culminated with him becoming the Senior Patrol Leader; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his community, Aidan Cole Di Salvo has given tirelessly of his time and energies to provide service to others, establishing a high standard of excellence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; 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, For his project, Aidan Cole Di Salvo painted and resurfaced Maplewood Park in New Rochelle; the park's basketball court was in disrepair and Aidan painted the basketball court, the back boards and replaced the nets; and WHEREAS, In addition, the ground of the open play area was leveled to make it easier and safer for athletic activities; he removed trash and debris along the park's walking paths and trash cans were installed; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Westchester County is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Aidan Cole Di Salvo is a student at Northeastern University; he plans on pursuing a degree in Computer Science & Computer Engineering with a minor in Mathematics, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Aidan Cole Di Salvo'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 Aidan Cole Di Salvo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Aidan Cole Di Salvo.