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J2280Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout Joseph Callaghan

Official title

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

Sponsor Tony AvellaSD-11
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Joseph Callaghan on achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout and honors his accomplishments.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service. , using Joseph Callaghan’s journey as an example of how programs like Scouting build character, initiative, and civic-mindedness in future leaders.

  2. Underscores the rarity of the Eagle Scout achievement. , noting that only about five percent of Scouts reach this level, thereby emphasizing the significance of Joseph’s accomplishment both personally and within the broader community.

  3. Demonstrates the impact of individual service projects. by detailing Joseph’s successful organization of a food collection for a local pantry, showing how Scouting achievements translate directly into tangible benefits for the community.

  4. Serves as a formal recognition by the state legislature. , reinforcing the value placed on youth contributions and positive role models, and potentially inspiring other young people to pursue similar paths of leadership and service.

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Honor Eagle Scout Joseph Callaghan

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Tony Avella

Senator · Senate District 11

Chair, Children And Families

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. 2280 BY: Senator AVELLA CONGRATULATING Joseph Callaghan upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 17,

2017 WHEREAS, Joseph Callaghan, 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 June 17,

2017; and WHEREAS, Joseph Callaghan is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop

235, Whitestone, New York; and WHEREAS, This esteemed young man joined Scouting when he was six years old; he earned the Arrow of Light Award as a Cub Scout, and has been an active member in Boy Scouts, serving in various leadership positions including Senior… Show all

235, Whitestone, New York; and WHEREAS, This esteemed young man joined Scouting when he was six years old; he earned the Arrow of Light Award as a Cub Scout, and has been an active member in Boy Scouts, serving in various leadership positions including Senior Patrol Leader; and WHEREAS, A senior at Regis High School, Joseph Callaghan has also been a member of the Boy Scouting Venturing Crew 473 and the Boy Scout Order of the Arrow, where he was a member of the Indian Ritual Team; 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, Joseph Callaghan organized a food collection for St. Leo Food Pantry; and WHEREAS, Joseph Callaghan'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 Joseph Callaghan on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Joseph Callaghan.

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