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