Senate Resolution No. 758
BY: Senator GAUGHRAN
CONGRATULATING Thomas Albero upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 20,
2021
WHEREAS, Thomas Albero, 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 Sunday, June 20, 2021,
at The Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, in Centerport, New York; and
WHEREAS, A Junior at St. Anthony's High School, Thomas Albero is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 41, Northport, New York; 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 Albero built and installed a
bookcase at the Long Island Cares, Inc. food pantry, in Huntington
Station; he filled it with new English, Spanish, and bilingual
children's books and cookbooks; he collected more than 25 boxes of
gently used children's books to replenish the bookcase and donated
$1,100 of the remaining funds to Long Island Cares, Inc. to purchase
more new books; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Northport is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Albero'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 Albero on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Thomas Albero.
