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J476Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Kevin Wall Eagle Scout

Official title

“Congratulating Kevin Wall upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on January 8, 2017”

Sponsor William J. Larkin Jr.SD-39
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Kevin Hall for achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the significance of achieving Eagle Scout. The resolution emphasizes that Eagle Scout is the highest honor in Scouting, attained by only about five percent of Boy Scouts, marking Kevin Hall’s accomplishment as particularly distinguished.

  2. Underscores the value of youth leadership and community service. By recognizing Kevin Hall's completion of a substantial community service project and leadership development, the resolution ties individual achievement to broader civic ideals.

  3. Signals the importance of positive role models. The resolution positions Kevin Hall as a credit to his family, school, and community, suggesting that individual acts of perseverance and service have ripple effects that benefit society at large.

  4. Demonstrates state recognition of youth achievement. By formally pausing legislative deliberations to honor Kevin Hall, the resolution reinforces the message that accomplishments by young citizens are valued at the highest levels of state government.

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Honor Kevin Wall Eagle Scout

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
William J. Larkin Jr.

Senator · Senate District 39

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. 476 BY: Senator LARKIN CONGRATULATING Kevin Wall upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on January 8,

2017 WHEREAS, Kevin Wall, 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 on January 8, 2017, at Tetreau Hall, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church,… Show all

2017 WHEREAS, Kevin Wall, 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 on January 8, 2017, at Tetreau Hall, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Washingtonville, New York; and WHEREAS, Kevin Wall is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 16, Heritage District, Hudson Valley Council; 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, Kevin Hall'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 Kevin Hall on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kevin Hall.

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