Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

Assembly Resolution No. 97 BY: M. of A. Palumbo CONGRATULATING James Patrick Gannon Jr. upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 18, 2017 WHEREAS, James Patrick Gannon Jr., 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 Miller Place High School in Miller Place, New York; and WHEREAS, James Patrick Gannon Jr., son of James and Cynthia Gannon, is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 204 in Miller Place; 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 Patrick Gannon Jr. constructed two picnic tables for Hope House Ministries, a non-profit organization for people battling addiction in Port Jefferson, New York; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the well-being of the citizens of Port Jefferson is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, James Patrick Gannon Jr.'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 Patrick Gannon Jr. on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to James Patrick Gannon Jr.