Bill Text: NY J00381 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 381 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Summer Levinsky upon the occasion of being the first female in Suffolk County to receive the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-02-23 - ADOPTED [J00381 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00381-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 381

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        CONGRATULATING  Summer  Levinsky upon the occasion
        of being the  first  female  in  Suffolk  County  to
        receive  the  distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most prestigious of Scouting honors

  WHEREAS, It is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  to  commend
individuals  of  outstanding  character,  who  have shown initiative and
commitment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for  themselves,  and
acting as role models of leadership to be emulated by their peers; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate Summer Levinsky upon the occasion of being the first female
in  Suffolk County to receive the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors; 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, Summer Levinsky is a trailblazer and serves as a role model
for girls across her community who are seeking to break  boundaries  and
achieve their dreams; and

  WHEREAS, A resident of Huntington Station, New York, Summer Levinsky
has  always  wanted  to  be a Scout like her older brothers; on her 14th
birthday, she founded and served as President of Venturing Crew 821, and
in 2019, she founded and was the first Senior  Patrol  Leader  of  Troop
218G (Girls); and

  WHEREAS, For her project, Summer Levinsky renovated the Dance Studio
at  Walt  Whitman  High School; she replaced the dressing room counters,
installed new larger mirrors, updated the lighting, painted  the  entire
area and added motivational quotes to inspire her fellow performers; and

  WHEREAS,  Currently  a  freshman at SUNY Oneonta, Summer Levinsky is
still actively involved in Scouting BSA  as  an  Assistant  Scoutmaster,
providing  support  and  guidance to the younger scouts, and is proud of
the training programs she has been a part  of  such  as  National  Youth
Leadership Training, Wood Badge, and Outdoor Ethics; and

  WHEREAS, Her perseverance in rising through the ranks to Eagle Scout
is  a  strong  indication  of her ability to master difficult tasks; her
accomplishment will enable her to emerge as a leader, fully equipped  to
meet the challenges of today's complex society; and

  WHEREAS,  Summer Levinsky's latest achievement marks a milestone for
girls and women in the communities  all  across  the  State,  and  truly
embodies  what it means to shatter the glass ceiling; 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  Summer  Levinsky  on being the first female in
Suffolk County to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Summer Levinsky.