Bill Text: NY K00891 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 891 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Gavin D. Smith upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 11, 2022

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-05-11 - adopted [K00891 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-K00891-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 891

BY: M. of A. Burdick

        CONGRATULATING Gavin D. Smith upon the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most  prestigious  of  Scouting  honors, on June 11,
        2022

  WHEREAS, Gavin D. Smith, 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 Saturday, June 11,
2022, at the North Salem Middle/High School in North  Salem,  New  York;
and

  WHEREAS,  Gavin  D.  Smith  joined Cub Scouts in the first grade and
became a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 4, Purdys, New  York,  in
the fifth grade; 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,  Gavin  D.  Smith  has attended Camp Read and Sea Base High
Adventure Camp in the Florida Keys during his time in Boy Scouts,  among
other  exciting  adventures;  in  addition  to  these adventures, he has
earned 24 merit badges; and

  WHEREAS, Proving himself a trusted leader, Gavin D. Smith  held  the
positions of Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, and Senior Patrol Leader, all
of which required his election by peers; and

  WHEREAS,  A  student  at  Archbishop  Stepinac High School, Gavin D.
Smith is a member of the Cross Country and Spring Track  Team,  and  was
inducted  into  the  National Honor Society; he was also selected as the
Archbishop Stepinac High School junior class  representative  for  Boys'
State  2022,  representing  the  Ernest  Pasqua  Post  No. 1506 American
Legion; and

  WHEREAS, For his project, Gavin D.  Smith  worked  with  The  Putnam
Humane  Society, painting 24 dog pens and an unused shed in a light blue
color; he chose this blue because it is a color  dogs  can  see  and  is
calming and helpful to them after stressful transits; and

  WHEREAS,  The unused shed was turned into a memorial for animals and
donors who have passed  away,  and  is  decorated  with  an  alternating
pattern  of  white  flowers  and  gray  paw print river rocks which will
display the names of  the  donors  and  animals;  Gavin  D.  Smith  also
constructed  an enclosed recycled materials bulletin board which is hung
on the fence near the entrance to the shelter; and

  WHEREAS, His care and compassion for the citizens of North Salem  is
represented  through  his  project and demonstrates his devotion to both
community and commitment to others; and

  WHEREAS, Gavin D. Smith'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 Gavin D. Smith on achieving  the  rank  of  Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Gavin D. Smith.