Assembly Resolution No. 647
BY: M. of A. Burdick
CONGRATULATING Matthew Bucaj upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 7, 2025
WHEREAS, Matthew Bucaj, 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, June 7,
2025; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Bucaj is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 73, White
Plains, New York; 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, Scouts BSA 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 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, Matthew Bucaj and his team of scouts
constructed four large wooden planter boxes and delivered them to the
school, where they filled them with soil and prepared them for the
elementary students; to inspire and educate, Matthew wrote an essay
highlighting the leadership role of Eagle Scouts in the community and
the importance of volunteerism; the students then engaged in a hands-on
learning experience, planting flowers and herbs in the newly assembled
planter boxes; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of his community is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Bucaj is 15 years old and a 10th-grade student at
White Plains High School (WPHS); he began his scouting journey in
September 2015 as a Tiger Cub in Pack 5, White Plains; in March 2020, he
advanced to Troop 73, continuing his commitment to scouting and
leadership; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Bucaj'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 Matthew Bucaj on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Matthew Bucaj.
