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J1584Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Matthew Chan's Eagle Scout

Official title

“Congratulating Matthew Chan upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout”

Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValleSD-1
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Matthew Chan on achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout and honors his accomplishments.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service. by recognizing an individual who completed a significant local project (a PVC track marble run exhibit for the Long Island Explorium), showing tangible contributions to the community.

  2. Underscores the rarity and prestige of achieving Eagle Scout. , which is reached by only about five percent of Boy Scouts, emphasizing the dedication and high standards required to attain this rank.

  3. Connects individual accomplishment to broader societal values. , suggesting that young people like Matthew Chan are essential for the future strength and vitality of the nation, and that such recognitions reinforce a culture of excellence and civic contribution.

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Honor Matthew Chan's Eagle Scout

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. LaValle

Senator · Senate District 1

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1584 BY: Senator LAVALLE CONGRATULATING Matthew Chan upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 30,

2019 WHEREAS, Matthew Chan, 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, June 30, 2019, at the Port Jefferson Elks Lodge No. 2138… Show all

2019 WHEREAS, Matthew Chan, 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, June 30, 2019, at the Port Jefferson Elks Lodge No. 2138 in Centereach, New York; and WHEREAS, Matthew Chan is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 354 in Port Jefferson Station, 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 approximately 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, Matthew Chan built a PVC track marble run exhibit which attaches to a metal wall using magnets for the Long Island Explorium in Port Jefferson, New York; and WHEREAS, Matthew Chan'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 Matthew Chan on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Matthew Chan.

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