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J270Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Jordan Chin Eagle Scout

Official title

“Congratulating Jordan Chin upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors”

Sponsor Anna KaplanSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Jordan Chin for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and recognizes his accomplishments and community service.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service. by recognizing not only Jordan Chin’s personal accomplishments but also the broader value of programs like the Boy Scouts in developing future leaders.

  2. Showcases a specific, practical community impact. Jordan Chin’s Eagle Scout project directly benefited a local Little League by improving their equipment facilities and organization, demonstrating how Scouting projects can provide tangible improvements to local organizations.

  3. Affirms the rarity and prestige of the Eagle Scout rank. , which is achieved by only about five percent of Scouts, emphasizing the dedication and perseverance required and serving as an example to other youth.

  4. Reinforces the idea that individual achievements in youth can have ripple effects. the resolution connects Jordan’s accomplishment to the well-being of his family, community, and even the nation, highlighting how nurturing young leaders is seen as vital to society’s future.

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Honor Jordan Chin Eagle Scout

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Anna Kaplan

Senator · Senate District 7

Chair, Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business

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. 270 BY: Senator KAPLAN CONGRATULATING Jordan Chin upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Jordan Chin, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 270 BY: Senator KAPLAN CONGRATULATING Jordan Chin upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Jordan Chin, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, Jordan Chin is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 201 in Herricks, New York; and WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career, Jordan Chin earned 23 Merit Badges and held the position of both Assistant Patrol Leader and Librarian; he also went on a High Adventure Trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in 2015; 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, Jordan Chin chose to combine his love for baseball, previous Scouting experiences, and the knowledge he attained from working at Eco Flooring to clean, refurbish, organize and completely overhaul two equipment storage rooms in the Herricks Community Center for the Alberston-Herricks Little League; in addition, he created a database of all the League's equipment; and WHEREAS, Jordan Chin'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 Jordan Chin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jordan Chin.

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