Senate Resolution No. 1558
BY: Senator GAUGHRAN
CONGRATULATING Aidan J. Monteleone upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on May 31, 2019
WHEREAS, Aidan J. Monteleone, 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, Aidan J. Monteleone 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 2007, Aidan J. Monteleone began his Scouting career as a
Cub Scout in Pack 603; when he joined Troop 604 in 2012, he earned the
Arrow of Light Award and, by October of that same year, he became a
Scout; and
WHEREAS, Aidan J. Monteleone quickly advanced through the Scouting
ranks; he became a Tenderfoot Scout in February of 2013; Second Class
Scout in March of 2013; First Class Scout in December of 2013; Star
Scout in March of 2015; and Life Scout in September of 2016, before
earning the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout in December of 2018; and
WHEREAS, Aidan J. Monteleone, a well-rounded young man who serves as
a role model to his peers, has held several leadership positions within
his troop, including: Den Chief, Troop Guide, Patrol Leader, Assistant
Senior Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader; he was also awarded the
Order of the Arrow, Brotherhood, Bronze and Gold Palms; and
WHEREAS, Aidan J. Monteleone 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 senior at Bethpage Senior High School;
after graduating, he will be joining the United States Air Force; 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, Aidan J. Monteleone planned and
constructed a 100' x 3' brick path with lighting which is controlled by
a photo cell for Huntington Historical Society at the Dr. Kassam House;
this project beautifies the property and allows those with disabilities
to attend events in the back of the building; and
WHEREAS, Aidan J. Monteleone'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 Aidan J. Monteleone on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Aidan J. Monteleone.