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J798Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout Cordell Smith

Official title

“Congratulating Cordell Smith upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout”

Sponsor Betty LittleSD-45
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Cordell Smith on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and recognizes his community service.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community involvement. , recognizing how achievements like Eagle Scout can serve as a model for civic engagement and personal growth.

  2. Underscores the value of community service projects. , such as Cordell Smith’s construction of a community bulletin board, which have lasting impacts on local residents and demonstrate practical contributions by young people.

  3. Signals the Legislature’s support for Scouting and similar organizations. , affirming their role in developing character, skills, and leadership among the next generation.

  4. Provides public recognition that can inspire others. , showing how individual accomplishments are celebrated and may motivate other youth to pursue ambitious goals and serve their communities.

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Who cares

  • Cordell Smith and his family

    The resolution would honor his Eagle Scout achievement and direct that an engrossed copy be sent to him.

  • Boy Scouts of America Troop 61 in Salem

    The resolution would recognize a troop member for attaining Scouting’s highest rank.

  • Shushan residents

    The resolution would recognize Smith’s work constructing and installing a community bulletin board in their village.

Headline styles

Honor Eagle Scout Cordell Smith

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Betty Little

Senator · Senate District 45

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. 798 BY: Senator LITTLE CONGRATULATING Cordell Smith upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 30,

2019 WHEREAS, Cordell Smith, 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, March 30,

2019, at Shushan Methodist Church, Shushan, New York; and WHEREAS, A senior at Salem Central School, Cordell Smith is a member of Twin Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America Troop 61, Salem, New York; outside of Scouting, his interests include track,… Show all

2019, at Shushan Methodist Church, Shushan, New York; and WHEREAS, A senior at Salem Central School, Cordell Smith is a member of Twin Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America Troop 61, Salem, New York; outside of Scouting, his interests include track, automobiles, and ATVs; 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, Cordell Smith worked diligently to construct and install a community bulletin board in the Village of Shushan; and WHEREAS, Cordell Smith'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 Cordell Smith on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Cordell Smith.

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