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This resolution congratulates Joseph C. Recchia on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and honors his accomplishments and service.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service. , emphasizing how Joseph C. Recchia’s project—a flagpole and spotlight installation at a hospice—directly benefited a local organization and honored community values.
Recognizes the rarity and prestige of the Eagle Scout rank. , which is attained by only about four percent of all Boy Scouts, underscoring the level of commitment, perseverance, and achievement required.
Connects individual accomplishment to broader societal impact. , suggesting that Joseph’s efforts reflect positively not only on himself but also on his family, school, and community, and that such achievements are foundational for developing future leaders.
Publicly acknowledges and encourages civic engagement. , demonstrating the legislature’s role in celebrating and promoting models of service and citizenship among young people.
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Honor Eagle Scout Joseph Recchia
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History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 2414 BY: Senator MARCELLINO CONGRATULATING Joseph C. Recchia upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Joseph C. Recchia, through his diligence and rigorous… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 2414 BY: Senator MARCELLINO CONGRATULATING Joseph C. Recchia upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Joseph C. Recchia, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held in recognition of his latest accomplishment; and WHEREAS, Joseph C. Recchia is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 52, East Northport, 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 four 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 C. Recchia raised a 20-foot flagpole at the Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk's hospice in East Northport, New York; he held a fundraiser to pay for the flagpole as well as a spotlight which he mounted to illuminate the flag 24 hours a day; and WHEREAS, On Thursday, June 1, 2017, a flag raising ceremony will be held in the Memorial Garden to commemorate the installation of the flagpole; and WHEREAS, Joseph C. Recchia'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 C. Recchia on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Joseph C. Recchia.
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