Senate Resolution No. 440
BY: Senator LAVALLE
CONGRATULATING Ryan M. Salvia upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 16,
2019
WHEREAS, Ryan M. Salvia, 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 Saturday, March 16,
2019, at Miller Place High School, Miller Place, 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, The son of Michael and Keri Salvia, Ryan M. Salvia is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 204; throughout his Scouting
career, he has earned countless Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Merit Badges
and Awards, and held several Troop Leadership Positions; and
WHEREAS, Ryan M. Salvia has also accomplished many noteworthy
achievements in high school, he was a member of the National Honor
Society, Natural Helpers Peer Support Group, the 2016 Cross Country
Champion team and was a trumpet player in a Jazz band; he is now
pursuing a degree at SUNY Maritime College; 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 only 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, Ryan M. Salvia, organized the necessary
funds to construct and install bike racks for events, visitors and to
achieve plentiful storage at the Center for Environmental Education and
Discovery (CEED); and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Miller Place, New York is represented through his project and
demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others;
and
WHEREAS, As he goes forward Ryan M. Salvia will continue with the
ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Ryan M. Salvia'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 Ryan M. Salvia on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ryan M. Salvia.