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J695Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Jake Barnett-Hill Eagle Scout

Official title

“Congratulating Jake Barnett-Hill upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors”

Sponsor Thomas F. O'MaraSD-58
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Jake Barnett-Hill for achieving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout and recognizes his accomplishments.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service. , emphasizing how achievements like the Eagle Scout rank help develop future leaders equipped to handle societal challenges.

  2. Underscores the value of rigorous personal development. , showing that reaching the Eagle Scout rank requires years of commitment, mastery of skills, and the successful completion of a significant community project.

  3. Recognizes contributions to local organizations. , as Jake Barnett-Hill’s Eagle Scout project directly benefited the Ithaca Cancer Resource Center, illustrating how Scouting can have a tangible, positive impact on communities.

  4. Serves as a model of recognition for civic engagement. , reinforcing the idea that acknowledging young people's accomplishments can inspire others to pursue meaningful service and leadership roles.

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Honor Jake Barnett-Hill Eagle Scout

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Thomas F. O'Mara

Senator · Senate District 58

Chair, Environmental Conservation

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. 695 BY: Senator O'MARA CONGRATULATING Jake Barnett-Hill upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on February

6, 2017 WHEREAS, Jake Barnett-Hill, 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 Monday,

February 6, 2017, at the First Congregational Church in Ithaca, New York; and WHEREAS, Jake Barnett-Hill is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 2, Ithaca, New York; and WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through the dedication,… Show all

February 6, 2017, at the First Congregational Church in Ithaca, New York; and WHEREAS, Jake Barnett-Hill is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 2, Ithaca, 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, Jake Barnett-Hill first designed and then organized the construction of a recycling shed for the Ithaca Cancer Resource Center; and WHEREAS, Jake Barnett-Hill'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 Jake Barnett-Hill on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jake Barnett-Hill.

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