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J1843Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Congratulate Eagle Scout Fisk

Official title

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

Sponsor Kathleen A. MarchioneSD-43
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Nicholas Andrew Fisk on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and honors his accomplishments.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community involvement. by recognizing Nicholas Andrew Fisk’s achievement and the rigorous process required to attain Eagle Scout, a rank earned by only about five percent of Boy Scouts.

  2. Underscores the value of service projects to local communities. , as Nicholas’s Eagle Scout project involved constructing Little Free Libraries modeled after historically significant buildings, promoting literacy and community pride.

  3. Serves as a public affirmation of the role of Scouting in character and leadership development. , suggesting that such accomplishments prepare young people to meet complex societal challenges.

  4. Provides a model of civic recognition for individual achievement. , reinforcing the idea that dedication, perseverance, and positive contributions to society are worthy of formal acknowledgment by legislative bodies.

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Congratulate Eagle Scout Fisk

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kathleen A. Marchione

Senator · Senate District 43

Chair, Local Government

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 1843 BY: Senator MARCHIONE CONGRATULATING Nicholas Andrew Fisk upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors on May 7, 2017 WHEREAS, Nicholas Andrew Fisk, 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 the Volunteer Fire Company of Center Brunswick in Troy, New York; and WHEREAS, Nicholas Andrew Fisk is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 2537, in Cropseyville, New York; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Tamarac High School, Nicholas Andrew… Show all

May 7, 2017, at the Volunteer Fire Company of Center Brunswick in Troy, New York; and WHEREAS, Nicholas Andrew Fisk is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 2537, in Cropseyville, New York; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Tamarac High School, Nicholas Andrew Fisk is currently studying information technology at Hudson Valley Community College; 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, Nicholas Andrew Fisk constructed three Little Free Libraries, to inspire the love of reading by developing book exchanges throughout the community; the libraries replicate three buildings with historical significance in the Brunswick area; and WHEREAS, Nicholas Andrew Fisk'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 Nicholas Andrew Fisk on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Nicholas Andrew Fisk.

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