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J1777Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Andrew Connor Pallino upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors”

Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValleSD-1
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Andrew Connor Pallino for earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout on April 30, 2017.

Why it matters

  1. Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is a rare accomplishment. only about five percent of Boy Scouts achieve it—highlighting Andrew Connor Pallino’s dedication, leadership, and perseverance.

  2. The resolution emphasizes the value of youth civic engagement. , recognizing that achievements like this help build the next generation of community-minded leaders who contribute to local and national well-being.

  3. Andrew’s required service project, repairing and improving a historic local church, showcases the tangible community impact of Scouting and youth-led initiatives. , serving as a model for how young people can address real community needs.

  4. The formal recognition by the state legislature not only honors personal achievement but also publicly affirms the importance of Scouting values. such as leadership, service, and character development—in shaping both individuals and their communities.

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Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. LaValle

Senator · Senate District 1

Chair, Higher Education

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 1777 BY: Senator LAVALLE CONGRATULATING Andrew Connor Pallino upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on April 30, 2017 WHEREAS, Andrew Connor Pallino, 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 30, 2017, at the Middle Island Fire Department in Middle Island, New York; and WHEREAS, Andrew Connor Pallino is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 433 in Middle Island; and WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through the… Show all

April 30, 2017, at the Middle Island Fire Department in Middle Island, New York; and WHEREAS, Andrew Connor Pallino is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 433 in Middle Island; 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, Andrew Connor Pallino managed and coordinated a crew of fellow Scouts and a group of adults to repair walls and replace wainscoting at the Historical Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Middle Island; and WHEREAS, Andrew Connor Pallino'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 Andrew Connor Pallino on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Andrew Connor Pallino.

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