Bill Text: NY K00145 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Jacob Cowie 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) 2023-03-01 - adopted [K00145 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-K00145-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 145 BY: M. of A. Burdick CONGRATULATING Jacob Cowie upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Jacob Cowie has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the KPC in Katonah, New York; and WHEREAS, Jacob Cowie is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 1, Katonah, 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, This outstanding young man has been involved in Scouting since he was 10 years old, 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 project, Jacob Cowie constructed two benches for the Iona Prep Lower School to beautify the campus; and WHEREAS, Truly a testament to his outstanding character, the Scouting National Honor Society presented Jacob Cowie with the Order of the Arrow; and WHEREAS, Jacob Cowie participated in 7 Ranges in Ohio and Camp Read for many summers; he also was involved in Memorial Day Parades, the Katonah Christmas Tree Delivery, the KPC Rummage Sale and Neighborhood Clean Up, local hikes, and camp outs; and WHEREAS, Outside of Boy Scouts, Jacob Cowie's volunteer activities include building homes in the Dominican Republic with Bridges to Community and "Midnight Run" to help deliver warm clothes and food to the homeless in Manhattan, New York late at night; and WHEREAS, Jacob Cowie's dedication to enhancing the lives and education of the citizens of Katonah, New York is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, Jacob Cowie'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 Jacob Cowie on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jacob Cowie.