Senate Resolution No. 2806
BY: Senator KAPLAN
CONGRATULATING Alfred Squicciarino upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors
WHEREAS, Alfred Squicciarino, 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
Wednesday, June 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Alfred Squicciarino is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 544, New Hyde Park, New York; 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
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and
WHEREAS, For his project, Alfred Squicciarino constructed a public
adoration area outside of his local church, Notre Dame, in New Hyde
Park, New York, by building and placing two benches that face a statue
of a saint, and surrounded the area with 14 arborvitae trees; the trees
add privacy for the playground just behind the area, while adding beauty
to the church grounds; 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, Alfred Squicciarino'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 Alfred Squicciarino on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Alfred Squicciarino.
