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J700Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Matthew McDonald’s Eagle Scout

Official title

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

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

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Matthew McDonald on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and recognizes his accomplishments and service.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of community service and leadership development among youth. , as exemplified by Matthew McDonald’s completion of a significant project benefiting the Kenilworth Library.

  2. Underscores the rarity and prestige of the Eagle Scout rank. achieved by only about five percent of all Boy Scouts—illustrating the high level of commitment, perseverance, and accomplishment required.

  3. Serves as public recognition of not just individual achievement, but also the broader value of Scouting programs. in fostering qualities such as diligence, responsibility, and civic engagement, which are seen as vital for the nation’s future leaders.

  4. May inspire other youth and community members to value and participate in service-oriented activities. , reinforcing the role of civic involvement in local and national communities.

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Honor Matthew McDonald’s Eagle Scout

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Chris Jacobs

Senator · Senate District 60

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 700 BY: Senator JACOBS CONGRATULATING Matthew McDonald upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on February

6, 2017 WHEREAS, Matthew McDonald, 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; and WHEREAS, Matthew McDonald is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop

104, Kenmore, New York; and WHEREAS, A 2016 Kenmore West High School graduate, Matthew McDonald joined Cub Pack 104 in the spring of 2009; and WHEREAS, Matthew McDonald is currently a freshmen at Brockport State College where he studies exercise science; and… Show all

104, Kenmore, New York; and WHEREAS, A 2016 Kenmore West High School graduate, Matthew McDonald joined Cub Pack 104 in the spring of 2009; and WHEREAS, Matthew McDonald is currently a freshmen at Brockport State College where he studies exercise science; 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, Matthew McDonald led the construction of a storage shed for the Kenilworth Library; the shed will primarily be used to store landscaping and snow removal equipment; and WHEREAS, Matthew McDonald'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 Matthew McDonald on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Matthew McDonald.

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