Senate Resolution No. 1291
BY: Senator MARTINS
CONGRATULATING Torsten J. Gliszczynski upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on June 30, 2023
WHEREAS, Torsten J. Gliszczynski, 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, Torsten J. Gliszczynski 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, Torsten J. Gliszczynski's planned and
organized a car wash to raise funds for the Anna House in Elmont, New
York, which is a daycare for the children of the workers at Belmont Park
who live on the premises; and
WHEREAS, With the money raised, Torsten J. Gliszczynski purchased
two bench kits and wood, and with the help of some friends and family he
assembled two wooden benches for the children to sit on in their garden;
he also replaced their old sandpit, bought and assembled a plastic ball
bin and small basketball hoop, and installed two six by eight sections
of artificial turf for the children; and
WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his project, Torsten J. Gliszczynski
donated all of the remaining money to Anna House to help them buy arts
and crafts materials for the children; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Elmont is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and
WHEREAS, Torsten J. Gliszczynski'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 Torsten J. Gliszczynski on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Torsten J. Gliszczynski.
