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J4457Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout Gresalfi

Official title

“Congratulating Raymond Gresalfi upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 11, 2018”

Sponsor Elaine PhillipsSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Raymond Gresalfi on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and honors his community service.

Why it matters

  1. Emphasizes the importance of youth leadership and community engagement. by highlighting how Raymond Gresalfi’s Eagle Scout achievement required years of commitment, character development, and a significant local service project.

  2. Spotlights accessibility and inclusion. through Gresalfi’s project, which directly benefited people with physical disabilities by providing specialized equipment at a public golf course and raising funds for additional resources.

  3. Demonstrates the role of individual initiative in supporting broader community well-being. , showing how youth-led projects can address real needs and inspire further civic involvement.

  4. Underscores the value of recognizing and celebrating young leaders. , suggesting that such public honors can motivate others to pursue community service and personal growth.

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Honor Eagle Scout Gresalfi

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Elaine Phillips

Senator · Senate District 7

Chair, EthicsChair, Ethics And Internal GovernanceChair, Ethics And Internal Governance CommitteeChair, Infrastructure And Capital Investment

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History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 4457 BY: Senator PHILLIPS CONGRATULATING Raymond Gresalfi upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 11,

2018 WHEREAS, Raymond Gresalfi, 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 Friday,

May 11, 2018, at the Clinton G. Martin Pool and Recreation Center, New Hyde Park, New York; and WHEREAS, Raymond Gresalfi is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop

544, New Hyde Park, 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… Show all

544, New Hyde Park, 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, Raymond Gresalfi built a shed at Crab Meadow Golf Course in Huntington, New York, to store a Paragolfer, a golf cart which allows physically disabled people to play golf; in addition, he organized a nine-hole golf outing and raised significant funds for the Stand Up and Play Foundation towards to the purchase of a second Paragolfer; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of New Hyde Park is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, Raymond Gresalfi'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 Raymond Gresalfi on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Raymond Gresalfi.

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