Bill Text: NY J00382 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Daniel Francis Steigerwald upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-02-23 - ADOPTED [J00382 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00382-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 382

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        CONGRATULATING Daniel Francis Steigerwald upon the
        occasion  of  receiving  the  distinguished  rank of
        Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

  WHEREAS, Daniel  Francis  Steigerwald,  through  his  diligence  and
rigorous  efforts,  has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious
rank, Eagle Scout; and

  WHEREAS, The son of Robert Steigerwald and Denise  Schipani,  Daniel
Francis  Steigerwald  is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 406, in
South Huntington, New York; he earned his Eagle Scout Award on July  14,
2020; 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, Daniel Francis Steigerwald constructed a
welcome garden at Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center; he built and  installed
three  wooden  benches  near  the  entrance  to  the  school, as well as
planting perennials and mulching the existing garden; and

  WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of South Huntington, 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,  Daniel  Francis
Steigerwald currently attends Utica College, while continuing the ideals
and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

  WHEREAS, Daniel Francis Steigerwald'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 Daniel Francis Steigerwald on achieving the rank
of Eagle Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Daniel Francis Steigerwald.