Bill Text: NY J02887 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Deric James Williams upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-27 - ADOPTED [J02887 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02887-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2887

BY: Senator O'MARA

        CONGRATULATING   Deric  James  Williams  upon  the
        occasion of  receiving  the  distinguished  rank  of
        Eagle   Scout,  the  most  prestigious  of  Scouting
        honors, on March 21, 2020

  WHEREAS, Deric James Williams, 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,
March 21, 2020, at Park Church, Elmira, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Deric James Williams is a member of Boy Scouts  of  America
Troop 87 of the Five Rivers Council in Horseheads, 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, Deric James Williams designed, built and
installed a new sign for the Transformation  Center,  which  provided  a
better representation of this community center to the public; this vital
organization  offers  assistance to the homeless population through free
meals, clothing and shoe distribution; in addition, washers  and  dryers
are  available  at no cost for the homeless, and after school activities
and other educational programs are provided; and

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

  WHEREAS,  Deric  James Williams'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  Deric  James Williams on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Deric James Williams.