Senate Resolution No. 3231

BY: Senator KAPLAN

        CONGRATULATING John Paul Valente upon the occasion
        of  receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
        the most prestigious of Scouting honors

  WHEREAS, John Paul  Valente,  through  his  diligence  and  rigorous
efforts,  has  achieved  Scouting's  highest  and most prestigious rank,
Eagle  Scout;  an  Eagle  Court  of  Honor  ceremony  will  be  held  in
recognition of his latest accomplishment; and

  WHEREAS,  John  Paul  Valente  is  a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 45, Mineola, 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, 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,  John  Paul  Valente  takes  great  pride  in his community
involvement, both through Troop 45 and outside of scouting;  within  the
Troop, he has held several leadership positions including Patrol Leader,
Troop Quartermaster and Troop Guide; and

  WHEREAS,  John  Paul  Valente  teaches  religious  education through
Chaminade High School where he is a Senior and will  graduate  with  the
Class of 2020; and

  WHEREAS,   He   is  also  an  active  member  of  the  Mineola  Fire
Department's Company 2; 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
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community  service
project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and

  WHEREAS,  For his Eagle Scout Project, John Paul Valente worked with
St.  Aidan's Parish in Williston Park to repair and update their  parish
Youth Group Room, as well as the adjoining hallway and bathroom; and

  WHEREAS,  The  project  included repairing sections of water-damaged
walls, patching drywall, painting,  and  purchasing  new  furniture  and
equipment;   the   project   created  a  more  welcoming  and  enjoyable
environment for the programs that meet in the Youth Group Room; and

  WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Mineola 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, John Paul
Valente plans on pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering and intends
to pursue further education through either medical school or a  graduate
degree,  while  continuing  the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts;
and

  WHEREAS, John Paul Valente'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 John Paul Valente on achieving the rank of  Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to John Paul Valente.