Honor Troop 99’s 100th Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 3042 BY: Senator GOLDEN COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 99, Brooklyn, New York, on June 24, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations that are devoted to instilling in youth the values of community service and civic responsibility; and WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and its members are dedicated to the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 99, Brooklyn, New York, to be celebrated with a dinner on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at the Saint Athanasius School Parish Hall in Brooklyn; and WHEREAS, This auspicious event will celebrate the leadership the Troop 99 Scouting Program has provided to the youth and the community in Brooklyn for 100 years; and WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has provided boys and young men the opportunities to learn skills and to take part in adventures; a Scout learns to camp and hike, and how to live in the outdoors; a Scout also learns about the world around us and studies citizenship in the community, in the Nation, and in the world; and WHEREAS, In addition, scouting gives a boy the experiences and responsibilities to help him mature as a strong and confident adult; scouting is a doorway to lifelong friendships; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1916 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, by Saint John's Lutheran Church and rechartered by Saint Athanasius R.C. Church in 2001, the young men of Boy Scout Troop 99 have been helping their community through many generations, through good times and tough times, through war times and peace times; and WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Troop 99 scouters have held positions including District Chairman, Commissioner, District Staff as well as Council Executive board members; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of its Scoutmaster, the Troop is forging ahead stronger than ever in their commitment to give quality scouting and developing the leaders of tomorrow; and WHEREAS, Boy Scout Troop 99 has developed a proud history, and has maintained the traditional values of Scouting for the last 100 years; additionally, it has invigorated Scouting from Park Slope to Bensonhurst, New York, and has upheld the Oath and Law of the Boy Scouts of America; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to add its commendation and congratulations on this notable occasion, recognizing the exemplary efforts and promising future of Troop 99 and its dedicated leadership who have given so selflessly, with meritorious achievement, in contributing to the education and development of the youth of their community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 99, Brooklyn, New York, on June 24, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Boy Scout Troop 99.