Assembly Resolution No. 67
BY: M. of A. Thiele
CONGRATULATING Jacob S. Sigerson upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March
16, 2019
WHEREAS, Jacob S. Sigerson, 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 the VFW Hall in Center Moriches, New York; and
WHEREAS, Jacob S. Sigerson, who began as a Tiger as a young boy, is
a member of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 414 in Center Moriches, New
York; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to his community, Jacob S. Sigerson, along
with his fellow scouts, placed flags on the graves of soldiers at
Calverton Cemetery and participated in clean-ups at the VFW 414 Victory
Post; and
WHEREAS, Spending summers at Yawgoog Scout Reservation in
Narragansett, Rhode Island, Jacob S. Sigerson successfully completed the
Mile Swim; he also earned Merit Badges in Leather Work, Small Boat
Handling, Kayaking, Wilderness Survival and Archery; 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 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, Jacob S. Sigerson built shelves in the
storage room of Helping Makes You Happy that would hold necessary
donations and increase space for Helping Makes You Happy, a non-profit
charity located in Center Moriches which aims to demonstrate and inspire
others to make a difference in their community; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Center Moriches, New York, is represented through his project and
demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others;
and
WHEREAS, Moving forward in his academic career, Jacob S. Sigerson
continues the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Jacob S. Sigerson'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 Jacob S. Sigerson on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jacob S. Sigerson.