Bill Text: NY J02789 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Eric DeStaebler upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 18, 2022

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-06-01 - ADOPTED [J02789 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J02789-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2789

BY: Senator KAPLAN

        CONGRATULATING  Eric  DeStaebler upon the occasion
        of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle  Scout,
        the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 18,
        2022

  WHEREAS,   Eric  DeStaebler,  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,
June  18,  2022,  at  the  Church of St. Anne, St Francis Center, Garden
City, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Eric DeStaebler is a proud member of Boy Scouts of  America
Troop 134; 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, Eric DeStaebler coordinated and completed
the renovation of the memorial garden at Our Lady  of  Grace  Montessori
School  and Center in Manhasset, New York; this task was accomplished by
painting the iron gates, power-washing all of the  hardscape,  replacing
some  plantings,  restoring  the  water  feature,  and  highlighting the
entrance to the garden with a new sign and arbor; 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  in  his  academics  and  career,  Eric
DeStaebler  plans  on  continuing  the  ideals and principles of the Boy
Scouts; and

  WHEREAS, Eric DeStaebler'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 Eric DeStaebler upon achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Eric DeStaebler.