Bill Text: NY K00198 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 198 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Kevin Gardener upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-19 - adopted [K00198 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00198-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 198

BY: M. of A. Brabenec

        CONGRATULATING Kevin Gardener upon the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most  prestigious  of  Scouting  honors, on April 7,
        2019

  WHEREAS, Kevin Gardener, 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 Sunday, April 7, 2019,
at the American Legion Post 448 in Monroe, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  The  son of Marie and Keith Gardener, Kevin is a member of
Boy Scouts of America Troop 440 of the  Hudson  Valley  Council  in  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
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, Kevin Gardener made numerous improvements
to the main entryway at North  Main  Elementary  School  in  Monroe;  he
created a new sign, built a retaining wall, refurbished the landscaping,
and  added  a bench for students, parents and visitors to sit and relax;
and

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

  WHEREAS,  Kevin  Gardener'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  Kevin  Gardener on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Kevin Gardener.