Senate Resolution No. 2027
BY: Senator GAUGHRAN
CONGRATULATING Matt Long upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 21,
2019
WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Matt Long has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the
Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Friday, June 21, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Matt Long is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 78,
Huntington, New York; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Chaminade High School, Matt Long is a member of
the JV Lacrosse and Track & Field teams; he has also played PAL Lacrosse
for five seasons, as well as Huntington Sports League Baseball and
Basketball; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious Scouting career, Matt Long has
held numerous leadership positions, including Assistant Patrol
Leader/Quartermaster, Yawgoog Tent Leader, Patrol Leader and Senior
Patrol Leader; and
WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his
community, Matt Long has volunteered with the Trocaire food drive for
five years; 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, Matt Long led a group of his fellow Scouts
in building a shed to store landscaping supplies for St. Patrick's
School; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Huntington is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and
WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Matt Long will
continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Matt Long'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 Matt Long on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Matt Long.