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J382Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Harrison Sopp Eagle Scout

Official title

“Congratulating Harrison Sopp upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors”

Sponsor Tony AvellaSD-11
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Harrison Sopp on achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout and honors his accomplishments.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the significance of the Eagle Scout rank. as a rare achievement (earned by only about 5% of Scouts), emphasizing the level of commitment, leadership, and community service required to attain this honor.

  2. Underscores the value of youth leadership and civic engagement. , suggesting that individuals like Harrison Sopp play a key role in sustaining and enhancing the nation’s future through character and service.

  3. Draws attention to the impact of Eagle Scout service projects. in this case, improving community resources used by a local church—showing how Scouting encourages practical, hands-on contributions to local needs.

  4. Recognizes and celebrates the broader support network. including family, school, and community—that aids in such achievements, reinforcing the idea that individual accomplishments often reflect collective investment and values.

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Honor Harrison Sopp Eagle Scout

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Tony Avella

Senator · Senate District 11

Chair, Children And Families

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 382 BY: Senator AVELLA CONGRATULATING Harrison Sopp upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on February 11,

2017 WHEREAS, Harrison Sopp, 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, February 11,

2017, at Temple Beth Sholom, Flushing, New York; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Archbishop Molloy High School, Harrison Sopp attends Paul Smith's College where he is studying Ecological Forest Management; and WHEREAS, Harrison Sopp is a member of Boy Scouts of… Show all

2017, at Temple Beth Sholom, Flushing, New York; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Archbishop Molloy High School, Harrison Sopp attends Paul Smith's College where he is studying Ecological Forest Management; and WHEREAS, Harrison Sopp is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 1, Flushing, 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, Harrison Sopp led a group of his fellow scouts and other volunteers in replacing major parts of the scenery used by Redeemer Lutheran Church each year in their Living Nativity pageant, including developing a new method for installing the scenery panels; and WHEREAS, Harrison Sopp'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 Harrison Sopp on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Harrison Sopp.

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