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K745Assembly2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout James Kennedy

Official title

“Congratulating James Kennedy upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout”

Sponsor Steven EnglebrightAD-4
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates James Kennedy on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and honors his service project and accomplishments.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service by recognizing an individual who completed a significant volunteer project. , emphasizing the value placed on civic engagement in local communities.

  2. Demonstrates the continued support and recognition from government institutions for programs like the Boy Scouts of America. , which aim to foster character, responsibility, and leadership skills in young people.

  3. Serves as a public record of achievement, potentially inspiring other youth to pursue similar goals and community projects. , reinforcing positive models of accomplishment and service within the state.

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Honor Eagle Scout James Kennedy

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Steven Englebright

Assembly Member · Assembly District 4

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Introduced

Full text

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Assembly Resolution No. 745 BY: M. of A. Englebright CONGRATULATING James Kennedy upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on January 21,

2018 WHEREAS, James Kennedy, 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 Sunday, January 21,

2018, in the Parish Center at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Setauket, New York; and WHEREAS, James Kennedy is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 70 in Setauket, New York; and WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through the… Show all

2018, in the Parish Center at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Setauket, New York; and WHEREAS, James Kennedy is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 70 in Setauket, New York; 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, James Kennedy and a group of family and friends constructed six handmade carnival games out of wood; he then donated the games to Saints Philip and James Parish and School to be used as entertainment during gym classes and at various school and parish events; and WHEREAS, James Kennedy'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 James Kennedy on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to James Kennedy.

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