Senate Resolution No. 3307
BY: Senator KAPLAN
CONGRATULATING Alex Beacco upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors
WHEREAS, Alex Beacco, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
and
WHEREAS, Alex Beacco is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 201;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career, Alex Beacco held numerous
positions including Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant
Senior Patrol Leader and Quartermaster, and participated in two high
adventure trips, Philmont (2015) and Seabase (2018); and
WHEREAS, In addition, Alex Beacco became a JLOW instructor and
earned 33 merit badges and the Ad Altare Dei Award; 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, Alex Beacco painted a world map and placed
a sign representing the importance of diversity at the community center
in Herricks, New York, to teach the children from the Harbor Day Care
program about different countries; and
WHEREAS, Alex Beacco'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 Alex Beacco on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Alex Beacco.
