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This resolution congratulates Alex Emmons for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Boy Scouts.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service. , emphasizing that achievements like Alex Emmons’ Eagle Scout project contribute to the strength and future of local communities and the nation as a whole.
Underscores the demanding standards of the Eagle Scout rank. , achieved by only about 5% of Scouts, illustrating the dedication, perseverance, and skill development required to reach this milestone.
Recognizes the real-world impact of Scouting projects. , as demonstrated by Emmons’ work refurbishing public park infrastructure, showing how scouting initiatives can directly improve public spaces and community life.
Signals public appreciation for civic-minded young individuals. , potentially inspiring peers and younger youth to engage in similar service and leadership activities.
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Honor Alex Emmons Eagle Scout
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Senate Resolution No. 103 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Alex Emmons upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors on September 23,
2018 WHEREAS, Alex Emmons, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held on September 23, 2018, at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Oswego, New… Show allHide
2018 WHEREAS, Alex Emmons, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held on September 23, 2018, at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Oswego, 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, and has lived up to Scouting's ideals, attaining all of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and WHEREAS, For his project, Alex Emmons refurbished and painted over
feet of railing, light posts and pavilions throughout East Linear
Park, a public recreation area along the Oswego River; and
WHEREAS, Alex Emmons' 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 Alex Emmons on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Alex Emmons.
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