Senate Resolution No. 1698
BY: Senator THOMAS
CONGRATULATING Jack Ryan upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors
WHEREAS, Jack Ryan, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Jack Ryan is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 134 of
Garden City, New York; it is only with the continued diligence and
devotion of our youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain
her glory; 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, Jack Ryan's Eagle Scout project benefitted the Garden City
Challenger Lacrosse Program for children and young adults with special
needs; and
WHEREAS, It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our
youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory'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 Jack Ryan on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jack Ryan.
