Senate Resolution No. 1477
BY: Senator LAVALLE
CONGRATULATING Robert Anthony Cruz upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on June 9, 2019
WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Robert Anthony
Cruz has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle
Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 9,
2019, at the Coram Fire Department, Coram, New York; and
WHEREAS, Robert Anthony Cruz is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 560, Coram, New York; 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 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, Robert Anthony Cruz built a PVC Arbor and
planted climbing plants at Sunshine Alternative Education Center in Port
Jefferson Station, New York; he also cleaned up side gardens and placed
mulch under trees; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Port Jefferson Station 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, Robert Anthony
Cruz will continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Robert Anthony Cruz'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 Robert Anthony Cruz on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Robert Anthony Cruz.
