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J2481Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Shawn M. Weigand upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors”

Sponsor Carl L. MarcellinoSD-5
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Shawn M. Weigand on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and recognizes his community service.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the value of youth leadership and civic engagement. by recognizing Shawn M. Weigand’s extensive contributions to his community, which reflect broader societal ideals of service and responsibility.

  2. Underscores the significance of the Eagle Scout rank. an honor attained by only a small fraction of Scouts—showcasing the dedication, perseverance, and skill required to reach this level and why it is celebrated.

  3. Draws attention to the impact of community service projects. , specifically the revitalization of a school reading garden and support for a school library, illustrating how individual initiative can produce lasting benefits for local institutions.

  4. Serves as a public affirmation of positive youth development organizations. like the Boy Scouts of America, reinforcing their role in fostering leadership, character, and community-mindedness among young people.

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Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Carl L. Marcellino

Senator · Senate District 5

Chair, 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. 2481 BY: Senator MARCELLINO CONGRATULATING Shawn M. Weigand upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 9,

2017 WHEREAS, Shawn M. Weigand, 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 Friday,

June 9, 2017, in the Monskey Field Pavilion at the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Northport, New York; and WHEREAS, Shawn M. Weigand 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… Show all

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 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, Shawn M. Weigand raised funds to revitalize The Dr. Burns' Reading Garden located in the back of Fifth Avenue Elementary School in East Northport; he also painted eight poles to look like pencils in the front of the school; and WHEREAS, Shawn M. Weigand donated the remaining funds to the school library for the purchase of new books; and WHEREAS, Shawn M. Weigand'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 Shawn M. Weigand on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Shawn M. Weigand.

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