Bill Text: NY J03232 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating David Mulder upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-07-22 - ADOPTED [J03232 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03232-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 3232

BY: Senator KAPLAN

        CONGRATULATING  David  Mulder upon the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most prestigious of Scouting honors

  WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous  efforts,  David  Mulder
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, David Mulder is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45,
Mineola, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout his distinguished Scouting career, David Mulder
has held many leadership positions, including  Quartermaster,  Assistant
Patrol Leader, and Crew Leader - Philmont 2018; and

  WHEREAS,  A  senior  at  Mineola High School, David Mulder is also a
member of the Mineola Fire Department and Nassau County Law  Enforcement
Explorers; 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, David Mulder renovated the main sign of
the First Presbyterian Church of  Mineola,  where  Troop  45  holds  its
meetings;  he  also  removed old bushes, replacing them with gravel, and
fixed brick edging; 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, David Mulder
plans on pursuing a degree in emergency management, while continuing the
ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

  WHEREAS, David Mulder'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  David  Mulder  on  achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to David Mulder.