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J459Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Christian Anthony Abel upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout”

Sponsor Patty RitchieSD-48
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Christian Anthony Abel on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, recognizing his accomplishments and community service.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the significance of youth leadership and community service. by recognizing not just personal achievement, but also the broader impact of Christian Anthony Abel’s Eagle Scout project (a raised flower bed for a local senior living facility), demonstrating how individual initiative can benefit local communities.

  2. Underscores the rarity and prestige of the Eagle Scout rank. , achieved by only about five percent of Boy Scouts, which could inspire other young people to pursue ambitious goals and public service.

  3. Affirms the role of organizations like the Boy Scouts of America in developing future leaders. , signaling legislative support for programs that foster character, perseverance, and civic responsibility among youth.

  4. Acts as an official public record of accomplishment. , giving weight to the achievement in ways that can support future educational, civic, or professional opportunities for the individual honored.

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Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Patty Ritchie

Senator · Senate District 48

Chair, Agriculture

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. 459 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Christian Anthony Abel upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 19, 2017 WHEREAS, Christian Anthony Abel, 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 Sunday,

March 19, 2017; and WHEREAS, Christian Anthony Abel is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 54 in Carthage, New York; and WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through the dedication, determination and tireless efforts of the… Show all

March 19, 2017; and WHEREAS, Christian Anthony Abel is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 54 in Carthage, 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, and has lived up to Scouting's ideals, attaining all of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and WHEREAS, For his Eagle project, Christian Anthony Abel designed and supervised the construction of a raised flower bed at Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown, New York; and WHEREAS, Christian Anthony Abel'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 Christian Anthony Abel on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Christian Anthony Abel.

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