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J934Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Eagle Scout Erik Busse

Official title

“Congratulating Erik Busse upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout”

Sponsor Jim GaughranSD-5
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Erik Busse on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and recognizes his accomplishments and service.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth leadership and community service. , using Erik Busse’s achievement as a positive example for others and reinforcing the value placed on these qualities by both the legislature and society.

  2. Underscores the rigorous requirements and rarity of the Eagle Scout rank. , suggesting that Erik’s accomplishment involved significant commitment, skill-building, and perseverance—qualities often associated with future success and civic engagement.

  3. Recognizes a specific, tangible contribution to the community. the design and installation of an outdoor classroom arbor—demonstrating the broader impact that individual service projects can have on schools and neighborhoods.

  4. Serves as a formal record of accomplishment in the state legislature. , which can carry lasting significance for the honoree and his family, potentially influencing future opportunities and highlighting the role of civic honors in encouraging public-spirited behavior.

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Honor Eagle Scout Erik Busse

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Jim Gaughran

Senator · Senate District 5

Chair, Local Government

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. 934 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN CONGRATULATING Erik Busse upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 7, 2019 WHEREAS, Erik Busse, through his diligence and rigorous… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 934 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN CONGRATULATING Erik Busse upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 7, 2019 WHEREAS, Erik Busse, 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 Friday, June 7, 2019, at the American Legion Hall Glenwood Landing Post No. 336, Glen Head, New York; and WHEREAS, Erik Busse is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 195 in Glen Head; 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, Erik Busse designed, constructed and installed an arbor to be used for an outdoor classroom at a local high school; and WHEREAS, Erik Busse'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 Erik Busse on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Erik Busse.

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