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J832Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Aidan Race's Achievement

Official title

“Congratulating Aidan Race 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 Aidan Race on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, Scouting’s highest honor.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the value of community service and youth leadership. by recognizing the significant effort and impact of Aidan Race’s Eagle Scout project, which involved rebuilding a local baseball field—a tangible improvement for his community.

  2. Underscores the rarity and prestige of the Eagle Scout rank. , achieved by only about five percent of all Boy Scouts, emphasizing the level of commitment, perseverance, and leadership required.

  3. Connects individual achievement to broader civic ideals. , suggesting that accomplishments like Aidan’s are crucial for the ongoing strength and vitality of communities and the nation, and serve as an example for other young people.

  4. Public acknowledgment may inspire others. by formally recognizing Aidan’s achievement, the resolution encourages other youth to pursue challenging goals and community service, reinforcing the value of civic engagement.

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Honor Aidan Race's Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Patty Ritchie

Senator · Senate District 48

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. 832 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Aidan Race upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Aidan Race, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 832 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Aidan Race upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Aidan Race, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, He is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 586 in Adams, New York, and received his Eagle Scout award on April 27, 2019; 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, and has lived up to Scouting's ideals, attaining all of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and WHEREAS, For his Eagle Scout project, Aidan rebuilt a decrepit baseball field in Adams, New York; and WHEREAS, The perseverance of Aidan Race 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 Aidan Race on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Aidan Race.

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