Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

March 16, 2019, at the VFW Hall in Center Moriches, New York; and WHEREAS, Jacob S. Sigerson, who began as a Tiger as a young boy, is a member of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 414 in Center Moriches, New York; and WHEREAS, A true asset to his community, Jacob S. Sigerson, along with his fellow scouts, placed flags on the graves of soldiers at Calverton Cemetery and participated in clean-ups at the VFW 414 Victory Post; and WHEREAS, Spending summers at Yawgoog Scout Reservation in Narragansett, Rhode Island, Jacob S. Sigerson successfully completed the Mile Swim; he also earned Merit Badges in Leather Work, Small Boat Handling, Kayaking, Wilderness Survival and Archery; 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, Jacob S. Sigerson built shelves in the storage room of Helping Makes You Happy that would hold necessary donations and increase space for Helping Makes You Happy, a non-profit charity located in Center Moriches which aims to demonstrate and inspire others to make a difference in their community; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Center Moriches, New York, is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, Moving forward in his academic career, Jacob S. Sigerson continues the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Jacob S. Sigerson'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 Jacob S. Sigerson on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jacob S. Sigerson.