Senate Resolution No. 1290
BY: Senator MARTINS
CONGRATULATING Anay H. Patel upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 30,
2023
WHEREAS, Anay H. Patel, 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 30, 2023,
at the Elks Lodge in New Hyde Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, Anay H. Patel is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
544, New Hyde Park; 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, Anay H. Patel planned and organized a bake
sale to raise funds to purchase all the materials needed to construct
and install flower boxes in front of the signs at the Notre Dame Church
in New Hyde Park, New York; he sketched out a plan for the boxes and
with the funds raised, purchased the necessary materials and led the
construction effort, carefully cutting, assembling, staining and
polyurethaning the boxes with the help of his fellow scouts; and
WHEREAS, After the installation of the boxes, Anay H. Patel and his
team added soil and planted flowers in them, greatly enhancing the
aesthetic appeal of the front of the Church; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of New Hyde Park is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and
WHEREAS, Anay H. Patel'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 Anay H. Patel on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Anay H. Patel.
