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J3797Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Joshua Tolpa, Eagle Scout

Official title

“Congratulating Joshua Tolpa 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 Joshua Tolpa for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and honors his achievements and service.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community involvement. , using Joshua Tolpa’s achievement to reinforce the value of developing character and civic responsibility in young people.

  2. Underscores the significance of service projects. Joshua’s work repainting surgical rooms at the local ASPCA demonstrates a tangible, positive impact on the community, reflecting broader ideals of volunteerism and compassion.

  3. Affirms the role of organizations like the Boy Scouts of America. in shaping future leaders, noting that only a small percentage of scouts attain the Eagle Scout rank, which is recognized as a major accomplishment by the state legislature.

  4. Serves as public recognition and encouragement. for other youth to strive for excellence and community service, showing that such achievements are not only personally meaningful but are also valued at the state level.

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Honor Joshua Tolpa, Eagle Scout

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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. 3797 BY: Senator O'MARA CONGRATULATING Joshua Tolpa upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Joshua Tolpa, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 3797 BY: Senator O'MARA CONGRATULATING Joshua Tolpa upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Joshua Tolpa, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held in April of 2017, in Horseheads, New York; and WHEREAS, Joshua Tolpa is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 84 in Horseheads, 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, Joshua Tolpa repainted several surgical rooms at his local ASPCA; and WHEREAS, Joshua Tolpa'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 Joshua Tolpa on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Joshua Tolpa.

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