What's happening
This resolution congratulates Eamonn McNicholas for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and honors his community service.
Why it matters
Highlights the value of youth leadership and community engagement. , underscoring how individual initiative—like Eamonn’s volunteer project at a local soup kitchen—directly benefits vulnerable populations and models civic responsibility for peers.
Emphasizes the rigorous standards and achievement represented by the Eagle Scout rank. , which is only earned by a small fraction of Scouts, signaling a high level of dedication, perseverance, and skill that could inspire other youth and reassure the public about the impact of Scouting programs.
Uses the occasion to affirm broader societal values. , such as service, character development, and the importance of preparing young leaders for future challenges—potentially influencing ongoing support for youth organizations and their missions.
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Honor Eamonn McNicholas Eagle Scout
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Senator · Senate District 7
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History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 1033 BY: Senator PHILLIPS CONGRATULATING Eamonn McNicholas upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Eamonn McNicholas, 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,
May 7, 2017, at Monsignor Tarrant Hall, St. Ignatius Loyola School, Hicksville, New York; and WHEREAS, Eamonn McNicholas is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 382 of Hicksville, New York; and WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory… Show allHide
May 7, 2017, at Monsignor Tarrant Hall, St. Ignatius Loyola School, Hicksville, New York; and WHEREAS, Eamonn McNicholas is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 382 of Hicksville, 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 only 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, Eamonn McNicholas volunteered at the Mary Brennan Inn, a soup kitchen in Hempsted, New York; he assembled shelves to use as storage and donated Towel Wraps, an organized way to dispense single use toiletries; in addition, he created and installed two bakery style bread basket display racks to help with the distribution of food; and WHEREAS, Eamonn McNicholas'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 Eamonn McNicholas on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Eamonn McNicholas.
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