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J3707Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Nathan Patrick Adams upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout”

Sponsor Thomas F. O'MaraSD-58
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Nathan Patrick Adams for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Boy Scouts.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizing youth leadership and community service. By honoring Nathan Patrick Adams for achieving Eagle Scout, the resolution underscores the value of sustained commitment to leadership, character-building, and community engagement among young people.

  2. Highlighting the rarity and rigor of the achievement. Only about four percent of Boy Scouts attain the Eagle Scout rank, reflecting the high standards, significant effort, and perseverance required, including completion of a major community service project.

  3. Emphasizing the broader impact on society. The resolution connects individual accomplishment to the larger idea of preparing future leaders, suggesting that such achievements help strengthen communities and contribute to the nation’s continued success.

  4. Affirming community and family support. The recognition extends beyond Nathan to his family, school, and community, reinforcing the idea that such milestones are supported by and reflect positively on everyone involved.

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Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Thomas F. O'Mara

Senator · Senate District 58

Chair, Environmental Conservation

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. 3707 BY: Senator O'MARA CONGRATULATING Nathan Patrick Adams upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on December 28, 2017 WHEREAS, Nathan Patrick Adams, through his… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 3707 BY: Senator O'MARA CONGRATULATING Nathan Patrick Adams upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on December 28, 2017 WHEREAS, Nathan Patrick Adams, 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 to recognize his latest achievement; and WHEREAS, Nathan Patrick Adams is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 62, Greenwood, 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, Nathan Patrick Adams' 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 Nathan Patrick Adams on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Nathan Patrick Adams.

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