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J741Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Cooper S. Erichsen upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout”

Sponsor Carl L. MarcellinoSD-5
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Cooper S. Erichsen on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, Scouting’s highest honor.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the value of youth leadership and community service. by emphasizing Cooper S. Erichsen’s completion of a significant project—revitalizing and bringing a handicap ramp up to code at a local school—as a requirement for the Eagle Scout rank.

  2. Underscores the rarity and prestige of the Eagle Scout award. , noting that only about five percent of Boy Scouts achieve this distinction, which signals extraordinary dedication, perseverance, and achievement.

  3. Connects individual accomplishment to broader civic ideals. , suggesting that recognizing young achievers like Cooper not only honors personal success but also encourages the continued development of leadership, character, and public service among future generations.

  4. Demonstrates the ongoing impact of Scouting and similar programs. on local communities and society at large, reinforcing the idea that supporting such youth organizations contributes to the cultivation of responsible, service-oriented citizens.

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Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Carl L. Marcellino

Senator · Senate District 5

Chair, Education

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. 741 BY: Senator MARCELLINO CONGRATULATING Cooper S. Erichsen upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 18, 2017 WHEREAS, Cooper S. Erichsen, 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,

March 18, 2017, at St. Patrick's Church, Glen Cove, New York; and WHEREAS, Cooper S. Erichsen is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 6, Theodore Roosevelt Council, Shelter Rock District, Glen Cove, New York; currently, he is attending college at Fordham… Show all

March 18, 2017, at St. Patrick's Church, Glen Cove, New York; and WHEREAS, Cooper S. Erichsen is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 6, Theodore Roosevelt Council, Shelter Rock District, Glen Cove, New York; currently, he is attending college at Fordham University and will be pursuing a degree in finance from The Gabelli School of Business; 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 earning 26 merit badges, nine more than required, and the completion of a community service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and WHEREAS, For his project, Cooper S. Erichsen revitalized and beautified a handicap ramp at All Saints Regional School; he also brought the ramp up to code; and WHEREAS, Cooper S. Erichsen'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 Cooper S. Erichsen on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Cooper S. Erichsen.

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