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J4729Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

Official title

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

Sponsor Michael H. RanzenhoferSD-61
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Ryan Fitzpatrick for achieving the Eagle Scout rank and honors his community service accomplishments.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the rigorous standards and community service required to achieve Eagle Scout. , emphasizing that only about five percent of Boy Scouts reach this rank, underlining the significance of Ryan Fitzpatrick’s accomplishment.

  2. Underscores the importance of youth leadership and civic responsibility. , suggesting that achievements like Fitzpatrick’s are key to the nation’s ongoing strength and future leadership.

  3. Draws attention to the specific impact of Fitzpatrick’s service project. , which improved a community space (the children’s room at St. Timothy’s Church), demonstrating tangible local benefits from the Eagle Scout process.

  4. Positions Fitzpatrick as a role model for perseverance and community dedication. , suggesting his recognition may inspire others to pursue similar paths of service and personal development.

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Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Michael H. Ranzenhofer

Senator · Senate District 61

Chair, Corporations, Authorities And Commissions

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. 4729 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER CONGRATULATING Ryan Fitzpatrick upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 29,

2018 WHEREAS, Ryan Fitzpatrick, 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 Tuesday,

May 29, 2018; and WHEREAS, Ryan Fitzpatrick is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop

440, Williamsville, 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

440, Williamsville, 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, Ryan Fitzpatrick refurbished the children's room at St. Timothy's Roman Catholic Church in Tonawanda, New York; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Tonawanda is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, Ryan Fitzpatrick'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 Ryan Fitzpatrick on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ryan Fitzpatrick.

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