Senate Resolution No. 869

BY: Senator O'MARA

CONGRATULATING Noah Andrulis upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 21,
2021

WHEREAS, Noah Andrulis, 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 Monday, June 21, 2021,
in Ithaca New York; and

WHEREAS, Noah Andrulis is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 2,
in Ithaca, New York; he joined in March of 2013; and

WHEREAS, He began his Scouting career in the Cub Scouts as a member
of Pack 4 in Ithaca; Noah Andrulis was a Webelo in 2011, and his love of
camping and being outdoors were just two of the reasons he chose to
continue his journey through the Boy Scouts; during the summers, he
would often go to Camp Barton; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his time in the Scouts, Noah Andrulis has
demonstrated his leadership skills by serving in various troop
positions, including Quartermaster and Senior Patrol Leader; 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, Noah Andrulis worked with troop members
and volunteers to improve the Lakeview Cemetery in Ithaca; this
incredible young man arranged for donations of topsoil, straw, and grass
seed which were then used to fill in grave sites which had sunken,
making it easier for mowing the cemetery grounds by Lakeview staff; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Ithaca is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and

WHEREAS, A freshman at Rochester Institute of Technology, Noah
Andrulis plans on pursuing a degree in engineering, while continuing the
ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Noah Andrulis' 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 Noah Andrulis on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Noah Andrulis.