Assembly Resolution No. 541
BY: M. of A. Brabenec
CONGRATULATING Thomas J. DeAngelis upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors
WHEREAS, Thomas J. DeAngelis, 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 June 3,
2023; and
WHEREAS, The son of John and Dede DeAngelis, Thomas is a member of
Troop 58 of Slate Hill, New York Scouts BSA; and
WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its 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
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and
WHEREAS, For his project, Thomas J. DeAngelis built a very ambitious
two-part plan; he built two batting helmet racks which were delivered to
the VFW fields in Greenville, New York; and
WHEREAS, For the second part of his project, this impressive young
man installed a 30' flagpole with a planter at the base; this flagpole
was installed at Greenville Park, New York, next to the league's new
concession stand; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Greenville, New York is represented through his project and
demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others;
and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. DeAngelis' 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 Thomas J. DeAngelis on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Thomas J. DeAngelis.
