Senate Resolution No. 2773
BY: Senator KAMINSKY
CONGRATULATING Thomas J. Ledwith upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ledwith, 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 Saturday,
June 18, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Affectionately known as TJ, Thomas J. Ledwith of Malverne,
New York, is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 134; 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
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and
WHEREAS, For his project, Thomas J. Ledwith erected two flagpoles in
front of St. Anne's Rectory; one flies the flag of the United States of
America, and the other flies the Papal flag; the Scout erected the
flagpoles in honor of NYPD Detective Steve D. McDonald, who was shot and
paralyzed in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Malverne is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ledwith'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 Thomas J. Ledwith on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Thomas J. Ledwith.
