Senate Resolution No. 2805
BY: Senator KAPLAN
CONGRATULATING Thomas Novello upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 18,
2022
WHEREAS, Thomas Novello, 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 June 18, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Novello is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
485; 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, 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, Thomas Novello collected an abundance of
school supplies and items specifically to help teachers provide a better
program for their students, without the out-of-pocket expenses; items
were sent to the 103rd precinct in Queens, New York, for distribution;
and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Queens County, New York, is represented through his project and
demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others;
and
WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Thomas Novello
plans on continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Novello'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 Novello on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Thomas Novello.
