Bill Text: NY J02696 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Andrew William Kraupner upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 17, 2022

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-05-24 - ADOPTED [J02696 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J02696-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2696

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        CONGRATULATING  Andrew  William  Kraupner upon the
        occasion of  receiving  the  distinguished  rank  of
        Eagle   Scout,  the  most  prestigious  of  Scouting
        honors, on June 17, 2022

  WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Andrew  William
Kraupner  has  achieved  Scouting's  highest  and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held  on  Friday,
June  17,  2022, at American Legion Hall, Glenwood Landing Post No. 336,
Glen Head, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Andrew William Kraupner  is  a  member  of  Boy  Scouts  of
America Troop 195, Glen Head, 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; 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, Andrew William Kraupner constructed and
enhanced planter boxes for Bailey Arboretum, which will serve to  assist
as an educational tool for children to learn about plant life; and

  WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Nassau County is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and

  WHEREAS,  As  he  goes  forward  with  his academics and his career,
Andrew William Kraupner will continue the ideals and principles  of  the
Boy Scouts; and

  WHEREAS,  Andrew  William  Kraupner'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 Andrew William Kraupner on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Andrew William Kraupner.