Bill Text: NY K02361 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 2361

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Teddy Eaton upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 23, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-06-03 - adopted [K02361 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K02361-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 2361

BY: M. of A. Burdick

        CONGRATULATING  Teddy  Eaton  upon the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most prestigious of Scouting  honors,  on  June  23,
        2024

  WHEREAS,  Teddy  Eaton,  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, June 23, 2024,
at the New Castle Community Center; and

  WHEREAS,  Teddy  Eaton is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 2,
of Chappaqua, 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
the  necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and

  WHEREAS, For his project entitled "Sustainability Education  in  New
Castle,"  Teddy  Eaton  created a collection of videos designed to teach
people about the environment with the goal of spreading awareness  about
climate  change  and  to  motivate  people to take more climate friendly
actions; the videos focus on major aspects of  sustainability,  such  as
recycling, water conservation, and renewable energy resources; and

  WHEREAS,  Beginning his involvement with Scouting as a wolf scout in
pack 206 while in the second  grade,  Teddy  Eaton  further  proved  his
dedication in rising through the ranks, becoming a Cub Scout and later a
Boy  Scout;  he pridefully has served as Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol
Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader; and

  WHEREAS, Always giving of his time, energy, and  knowledge  for  the
betterment  of himself and those around him, Teddy Eaton worked at a Boy
Scout summer camp where he taught kids the First Aid merit badge; and

  WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of  Chappaqua  and  beyond  is  represented  through  his  project   and

demonstrates  his  devotion  to both community and commitment to others;
and

  WHEREAS,  Teddy  Eaton'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 Teddy Eaton upon the occasion  of  receiving  the
distinguished rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Teddy Eaton.