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J501Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Sebastian A. Mastin upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout”

Sponsor Patty RitchieSD-48
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Sebastian A. Mastin for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and honors his achievements and service.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service. by recognizing Sebastian A. Mastin's completion of a significant service project benefiting local libraries and children's centers, demonstrating the tangible impact of scouting on local communities.

  2. Emphasizes the rigorous standards and rare achievement of Eagle Scout rank. , attained by only about five percent of scouts nationwide, underscoring the dedication and perseverance required and setting a benchmark for youth achievement.

  3. Affirms the role of family and intergenerational knowledge. , as Mastin's project incorporated a design from his grandfather, showing how scouting can foster connections across generations and bring family skills into public service.

  4. Signals legislative support for positive youth development. by formally acknowledging individual accomplishments, which can inspire other young people to engage in civic activities and strive for excellence in their own communities.

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Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Patty Ritchie

Senator · Senate District 48

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History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 501 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Sebastian A. Mastin upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Sebastian Alexander Mastin, through his diligence and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 501 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Sebastian A. Mastin upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Sebastian Alexander Mastin, 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 13, 2019, at the American Legion in Carthage, 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, Sebastian A. Mastin constructed several easy to assemble and disassemble picnic tables based on a design from his grandfather; he then donated the tables to both the Sally Ploof Library in Black River, New York, and the New Day Children's Center in Watertown, New York; and WHEREAS, Sebastian A. Mastin'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 Sebastian A. Mastin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sebastian A. Mastin.

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