What's happening
This resolution congratulates Christopher Jost on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and recognizes his community service and leadership.
Why it matters
Highlights youth leadership and service. The resolution underscores the importance of youth engagement in community improvement and leadership development, positioning Christopher Jost as a role model for peers and younger generations.
Recognizes the impact of community service. By detailing Jost’s autism awareness project, the resolution illustrates how individual initiatives can have tangible effects on local communities, particularly in supporting special needs education and awareness.
Affirms the societal value of Scouting. The resolution affirms that achievements like Eagle Scout not only honor the individual but also contribute to the broader goals of civic responsibility, character-building, and preparing effective future leaders.
Encourages continued excellence. Through public recognition, the resolution sends a message of encouragement, motivating both the honoree and others to pursue meaningful accomplishments and ongoing service to society.
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Who cares
Christopher Jost and his family
The resolution would formally congratulate him on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and direct that an engrossed copy be sent to him.
Boy Scouts of America Troop 55
The resolution would honor a troop member for completing Eagle Scout requirements, including a community service project.
Robin Sue Ward School for Exceptional Children
The resolution would recognize Jost’s work supporting an autism awareness event at the school.
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Honor Eagle Scout Christopher Jost
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History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 836 BY: Senator AVELLA CONGRATULATING Christopher Jost upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March
11, 2017 WHEREAS, Christopher Jost, 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 11, 2017; and WHEREAS, Christopher Jost, a senior at the Frank Sinatra School for the Arts, is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 55; and WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through the dedication, determination and tireless… Show allHide
March 11, 2017; and WHEREAS, Christopher Jost, a senior at the Frank Sinatra School for the Arts, is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 55; 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, Christopher Jost helped raise awareness about autism at an event at the Robin Sue Ward School for Exceptional Children (PS-177Q, dist.75); he distributed over 2000 fliers for the occasion as well as set up, managed and cleaned up after the event was over; and WHEREAS, Christopher Jost'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 Christopher Jost on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Christopher Jost.
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