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J647Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Douglas Yim Eagle Scout

Official title

“Congratulating Douglas Yim 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 Douglas Yim for achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout and honors his accomplishments.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service. , recognizing how achievements like Douglas Yim's Eagle Scout rank contribute to the nation’s future by fostering responsibility and civic engagement.

  2. Showcases the value of perseverance and personal growth. , as Douglas's journey from immigrant roots to distinguished scout success is portrayed as a model of mastering challenges and building leadership.

  3. Affirms the impact of Scouting and similar organizations. in developing character and lifelong skills, suggesting that such accomplishments have ripple effects for families, schools, and broader communities.

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Honor Douglas Yim 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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 647 BY: Senator AVELLA CONGRATULATING Douglas Yim upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on February 25,

2017 WHEREAS, Douglas Yim, 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 25,

2017; and WHEREAS, Douglas Yim is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 153, Douglaston, New York; and WHEREAS, At the young age of one, Douglas Yim and his family emigrated to the United States from Fuzhou, China; he grew up in Queens, and is now a senior… Show all

2017; and WHEREAS, Douglas Yim is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 153, Douglaston, New York; and WHEREAS, At the young age of one, Douglas Yim and his family emigrated to the United States from Fuzhou, China; he grew up in Queens, and is now a senior at Brooklyn Technical High School; after graduation, he plans on majoring in engineering at college; 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, Douglas Yim'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 Douglas Yim on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Douglas Yim.

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