Senate Resolution No. 382
BY: Senator GAUGHRAN
CONGRATULATING Daniel Francis Steigerwald upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors
WHEREAS, Daniel Francis Steigerwald, through his diligence and
rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious
rank, Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, The son of Robert Steigerwald and Denise Schipani, Daniel
Francis Steigerwald is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 406, in
South Huntington, New York; he earned his Eagle Scout Award on July 14,
2020; 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, Daniel Francis Steigerwald constructed a
welcome garden at Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center; he built and installed
three wooden benches near the entrance to the school, as well as
planting perennials and mulching the existing garden; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of South Huntington, New York, 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, Daniel Francis
Steigerwald currently attends Utica College, while continuing the ideals
and principles of the Boy Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Francis Steigerwald'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 Daniel Francis Steigerwald on achieving the rank
of Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Daniel Francis Steigerwald.
