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J2777Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Bennett Kayse Martino upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors”

Sponsor Betty LittleSD-45
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Bennett Kayse Martino on achieving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout.

Why it matters

  1. Emphasizes the value of youth leadership and community service. by recognizing the achievement of Eagle Scout rank, which requires significant dedication and a substantial service project benefiting the local community.

  2. Highlights the importance of mentorship and teamwork. , as Bennett Kayse Martino’s project involved leading a volunteer team to design and build over 250 feet of boardwalk bridges, demonstrating practical leadership and collaboration skills.

  3. Signals strong community values and recognition of individual accomplishment. , reinforcing the idea that such achievements reflect positively not only on the individual but also on their family, school, and broader community.

  4. Encourages civic engagement and role modeling. by publicly honoring a young person’s commitment, possibly inspiring other youth to pursue similar paths of service and leadership.

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Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Betty Little

Senator · Senate District 45

Chair, Housing, Construction And Community Development

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. 2777 BY: Senator LITTLE CONGRATULATING Bennett Kayse Martino upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 17, 2017 WHEREAS, Bennett Kayse Martino, 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 Saturday,

June 17, 2017 at the Dewey Mountain Recreational Center, Saranac Lake, New York; and WHEREAS, Bennett Kayse Martino is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 1, Saranac Lake, New York; and WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through… Show all

June 17, 2017 at the Dewey Mountain Recreational Center, Saranac Lake, New York; and WHEREAS, Bennett Kayse Martino is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 1, Saranac Lake, 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, Bennett Kayse Martino led a volunteer team in the fundraising, planning, design and construction of more than 250 feet of boardwalk bridges at the Dewey Mountain Recreational Center; and WHEREAS, Bennett Kayse Martino'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 Bennett Kayse Martino on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Bennett Kayse Martino.

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