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J941Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Frank Ming Chen

Official title

“Congratulating Frank Ming Chen upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors”

Sponsor Tony AvellaSD-11
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Frank Ming Chen on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and recognizes his leadership and community service.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the value of youth leadership and civic engagement. by recognizing Frank Ming Chen’s progression through increasingly responsible roles within his Boy Scout troop, underscoring the importance of developing leadership in young people.

  2. Connects personal achievement to broader community benefit. by pointing out that the Eagle Scout service project directly improved a local park, demonstrating how individual initiative can result in tangible environmental and community improvements.

  3. Emphasizes the rarity and prestige of the Eagle Scout rank. , which is attained by only about five percent of Boy Scouts, signaling a high level of commitment, perseverance, and skill that is publicly honored and encouraged as a model for others.

  4. Positions youth accomplishments as foundational to societal progress. , suggesting that ongoing investment in young leaders like Frank Ming Chen is crucial for the nation’s future success and vibrancy.

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Honor Frank Ming Chen

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Tony Avella

Senator · Senate District 11

Chair, Children And Families

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 941 BY: Senator AVELLA CONGRATULATING Frank Ming Chen upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March

10, 2017 WHEREAS, Frank Ming Chen, 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 Friday,

March 10, 2017; and WHEREAS, Frank Ming Chen is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop

255, Queens, New York; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating exemplary leadership in his commitment to scouting, Frank Ming Chen has served as Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader and Troop Guide; and WHEREAS, Frank Ming Chen is a 2017 graduate… Show all

255, Queens, New York; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating exemplary leadership in his commitment to scouting, Frank Ming Chen has served as Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader and Troop Guide; and WHEREAS, Frank Ming Chen is a 2017 graduate of Queens High School for the Sciences; he will be attending St John's University in Queens where he will major in either Chemistry or Physical Therapy; 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, Frank Ming Chen cleaned the shoreline of trash at Little Bay Park Beach; he also facilitated the mulching of more than 35 trees by eliminating parasitic weeds around the roots and spreading mulch around them for the juvenile trees to absorb as much nutrients and water as possible; and WHEREAS, Frank Ming Chen'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 Frank Ming Chen on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Frank Ming Chen.

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