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J2121Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout Mitchell Sweet

Official title

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

Sponsor Elaine PhillipsSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Mitchell Sweet on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and recognizes his community service and leadership.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the value of youth leadership and perseverance. by recognizing the commitment required to achieve Eagle Scout, which only about five percent of Scouts attain—underscoring the importance of setting and reaching challenging goals.

  2. Emphasizes meaningful community impact. through the detailed description of Mitchell Sweet’s service project, which involved revitalizing a children’s garden at a local congregation—demonstrating how individual initiative can improve shared spaces and benefit local residents.

  3. Affirms the broader societal role of Scouting. in developing responsible, civic-minded future leaders, suggesting that such recognition serves not only as personal encouragement but also as a model for other youth in the community.

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Honor Eagle Scout Mitchell Sweet

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Elaine Phillips

Senator · Senate District 7

Chair, EthicsChair, Ethics And Internal GovernanceChair, Ethics And Internal Governance CommitteeChair, Infrastructure And Capital Investment

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History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2121 BY: Senator PHILLIPS CONGRATULATING Mitchell Sweet upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 11,

2017 WHEREAS, Mitchell Sweet, 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 11, 2017, in The Cinema Auditorium at Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, in Greenvale, New York; and WHEREAS, Mitchell Sweet is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop

267 in Roslyn Heights, 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… Show all

267 in Roslyn Heights, 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 Mitchell Sweet renovated the dilapidated Children's Garden courtyard at the Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation; Mitchell and a group of fellow Scouts, family members and friends repaired the brick and flagstone surface, refinished a large statue and entry gate, pruned overgrown plants, replaced dead vegetation, and updated and restored the in-ground lighting system; and WHEREAS, Mitchell Sweet'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 Mitchell Sweet on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mitchell Sweet.

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