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J1392Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Garrett Stevens upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors”

Sponsor Betty LittleSD-45
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Garrett Stevens on achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout and recognizes his community service.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service. , using Garrett Stevens’ achievement as an example of how such dedication benefits both the individual and the broader community.

  2. Emphasizes the rarity and prestige of the Eagle Scout rank. , which is obtained by only about five percent of Boy Scouts, underscoring the significance of this recognition.

  3. Draws attention to the specific community impact. in this case, the creation of a Prayer Garden at a local church—which demonstrates how Scouting projects can leave lasting, tangible benefits in local neighborhoods.

  4. Reinforces societal values. like perseverance, civic responsibility, and faith-based service, suggesting that honoring young achievers inspires others and reflects positively on families, schools, and communities.

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Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Betty Little

Senator · Senate District 45

Chair, Housing, Construction And Community Development

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1392 BY: Senator LITTLE CONGRATULATING Garrett Stevens upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on April

22, 2017 WHEREAS, Garrett Stevens, 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 Saturday,

April 22, 2017; and WHEREAS, Garrett Stevens is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop

83, Whitehall, 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… Show all

83, Whitehall, 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, Garrett Stevens constructed a Prayer Garden with a granite cross filled with flowers, a granite altar, and a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Grace surrounded by red crushed slate, located at Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church in Whitehall, New York; the garden serves as a wonderful place of peace and prayer; and WHEREAS, Garrett Stevens' 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 Garrett Stevens on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Garrett Stevens.

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