Senate Resolution No. 3232
BY: Senator KAPLAN
CONGRATULATING David Mulder upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors
WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, David Mulder
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held in recognition of his
latest accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, David Mulder is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45,
Mineola, New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished Scouting career, David Mulder
has held many leadership positions, including Quartermaster, Assistant
Patrol Leader, and Crew Leader - Philmont 2018; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Mineola High School, David Mulder is also a
member of the Mineola Fire Department and Nassau County Law Enforcement
Explorers; 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, 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, David Mulder renovated the main sign of
the First Presbyterian Church of Mineola, where Troop 45 holds its
meetings; he also removed old bushes, replacing them with gravel, and
fixed brick edging; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Mineola 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, David Mulder
plans on pursuing a degree in emergency management, while continuing the
ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and
WHEREAS, David Mulder'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 David Mulder on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to David Mulder.