Senate Resolution No. 1555
BY: Senator GAUGHRAN
CONGRATULATING Patrick Imbornoni upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 31,
2019
WHEREAS, Patrick Imbornoni, 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 Friday,
May 31, 2019, at St. Martin of Tours, Bethpage, New York; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Imbornoni is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 604 in Bethpage; it is only with the continued diligence and
devotion of our youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain
her glory; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, Patrick Imbornoni began his Scouting career as a
Cub Scout in Pack 603; when he joined Troop 604 in 2011, he earned the
Arrow of Light Award, by June of that same year, he became a Scout; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Imbornoni quickly advanced through the Scouting
ranks; he became a Tenderfoot Scout in April of 2012; Second Class Scout
in March of 2013; two months later, First Class Scout; Star Scout in
March of 2014; and Life Scout in May of 2015, before earning the
distinguished rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Imbornoni, a well-rounded young man who serves as a
role model to his peers, has held several leadership positions within
his troop, including: Historian, Photographer, Librarian, Scribe, and
Troop Guide; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Imbornoni has made persistent and steady progress
through the ranks to achieve this prestigious award and has demonstrated
his determination to prepare himself for a meaningful, productive role
in society; currently, he is a Freshman at Binghamton University, where
he is studying engineering; 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, 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, Patrick Imbornoni chose a task to benefit
St. Martin of Tours Church; he constructed and designed a brick garden,
built two benches, and assembled a PVC fence around the existing
dumpster; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Imbornoni'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 Patrick Imbornoni on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Patrick Imbornoni.