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J696Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Daniel Valvo Eagle Scout

Official title

“Congratulating Daniel Valvo upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout”

Sponsor Chris JacobsSD-60
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Daniel Valvo for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and recognizes his accomplishments and service.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the value of youth leadership and service. By recognizing Daniel Valvo’s achievement, the resolution underscores the importance of young people taking on leadership roles and contributing to their communities through organizations like the Boy Scouts.

  2. Emphasizes the significance of community service projects. Daniel’s Eagle Scout project—building a flight cage for rehabilitating injured birds—illustrates how these milestones often result in tangible benefits for local organizations and the environment.

  3. Spotlights the rigorous standards of the Eagle Scout rank. The resolution notes that only about five percent of Scouts attain this rank, reflecting the level of dedication, discipline, and skill required.

  4. Connects individual achievement to broader societal values. The language links Daniel’s accomplishments to larger themes of citizenship, perseverance, and the preparation of future leaders, framing his success as part of the ongoing strength and progress of the nation.

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Honor Daniel Valvo Eagle Scout

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Chris Jacobs

Senator · Senate District 60

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. 696 BY: Senator JACOBS CONGRATULATING Daniel Valvo upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on February 7,

2017 WHEREAS, Daniel Valvo, 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 Tuesday, February 7, 2017; and WHEREAS, Daniel Valvo is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop

229, Tonawanda, New York; and WHEREAS, Throughout his years of Scouting, Daniel Valvo has provided leadership to his fellow Scouts, serving as patrol leader, instructor, and assistant patrol leader; and WHEREAS, Earning 23 merit badges, Daniel Valvo has… Show all

229, Tonawanda, New York; and WHEREAS, Throughout his years of Scouting, Daniel Valvo has provided leadership to his fellow Scouts, serving as patrol leader, instructor, and assistant patrol leader; and WHEREAS, Earning 23 merit badges, Daniel Valvo has participated in many campouts and High Adventure outings, including canoeing on the Clarion River and several city trips; he will also be attending the 2017 Jamboree; and WHEREAS, Daniel Valvo is a 17-year-old senior at Kenmore West High School and is active in football, wrestling and track; he earned the Joe Sardinia Memorial Award for dedication, motivation and teamwork; 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, Daniel Valvo focused on his passion for caring for animals and built a flight cage used to rehabilitate injured birds of prey, which will benefit the Wild Critters of Niagara County; and WHEREAS, Daniel Valvo'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 Daniel Valvo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Daniel Valvo.

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