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J2784Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Benjamin Ryan Wade upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout”

Sponsor Leroy ComrieSD-14
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Benjamin Ryan Wade on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and honors his community service.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of community service and leadership. by recognizing Benjamin Ryan Wade's major project benefiting a local animal shelter, illustrating the tangible impact youth can have on their communities.

  2. Emphasizes the rarity and prestige of the Eagle Scout rank,. attained by only about five percent of Boy Scouts, underscoring the dedication, discipline, and commitment required for such an achievement.

  3. Spotlights the role of Scouting in personal development,. noting how Benjamin's journey through various leadership roles and activities has prepared him to meet the challenges of contemporary society.

  4. Serves as an example for others,. demonstrating how perseverance in youth organizations can lead to recognition at the state level and inspire ongoing educational and community involvement.

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Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Leroy Comrie

Senator · Senate District 14

Chair, Corporations, Authorities And Commissions

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 2784 BY: Senator COMRIE CONGRATULATING Benjamin Ryan Wade upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on April 4, 2020 WHEREAS, Benjamin Ryan Wade, 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,

April 4, 2020, at Queens Zoo, Flushing, New York; and WHEREAS, A Cub Scout at the age of five, Benjamin Ryan Wade is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 263, in Queens Village, New York; and WHEREAS, Benjamin Ryan Wade has earned 41 merit badges and served his troop in a variety of leadership roles; he is currently a Junior at John Bowne High School and enjoys both the track team and participating in the My Brother's Keeper program; and WHEREAS, This admirable young man received his Eagle Scout Rank on

October 6, 2019; he is the 17th Eagle Scout in the Troop to have reached this level of honor; and WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through the dedication, determination and tireless efforts of the outstanding citizens of this… Show all

October 6, 2019; he is the 17th Eagle Scout in the Troop to have reached this level of honor; 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, 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, Benjamin Ryan Wade completed a major community service project by making dog and cat toys at the Laurelton Public Library for a non-kill animal shelter; in addition, he collected a vast number of items from fellow Scouts, leaders, friends and family to donate to the same shelter; and WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Benjamin Ryan Wade plans to continue his education by studying Small Animal Science, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Benjamin Ryan Wade'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 Benjamin Ryan Wade on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Benjamin Ryan Wade.

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