LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Boy Scouts of America Troop 41 for
special recognition upon the occasion of its 50th troop member obtaining
the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those organizations that are devoted to instilling in youth
the values of community service and civic responsibility; and
WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and its members are dedicated to
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Boy Scouts of America Troop 41 for special recognition upon the
occasion of its 50th troop member obtaining the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout to be celebrated on Sunday, March 8, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of America Troop 41 of Putnam Valley, New York,
was founded in February of 1936, and is sponsored by Grace United Metho-
dist Church; nine years after its establishment, in 1945, Jack Dinustein
was designated as the troop's first Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has
provided boys and young men the opportunities to learn skills and to
take part in adventures; a Scout learns to camp and hike, and how to
live in the outdoors; a Scout also learns about the world around us and
studies citizenship in the community, in the Nation, and in the world;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, Scouting gives a boy the experiences and respon-
sibilities to help him mature as a strong and confident adult; Scouting
is a doorway to lifelong friendships; and
WHEREAS, The nearly eight decade history of Troop 41 catalogues and
records an unremitting commitment to the ideals of honor and duty; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 79 years, Putnam Valley Boy Scout Troop 41 has
developed a proud history, and has maintained the traditional values of
Scouting; the troop has been extremely active in the community by
providing many Eagle and community service projects; and
WHEREAS, Only five percent of Boy Scouts nationwide achieve the
distinguished rank of Eagle Scout; Boy Scout Troop 41 has achieved this
auspicious milestone of its 50th Eagle Scout, and is one of the oldest
and most respected Scout Troops in the Nation; and
WHEREAS, Troop 41 has been and continues to be an asset to the commu-
nity; in addition to the service projects, the troop has developed many
young boys into responsible adults through the teaching of Scouting
ideals and training; and
WHEREAS, Since 1936, the young men of Boy Scout Troop 41 have been
helping the Putnam Valley community through many generations, through
good times and tough times, through war times and peace times; and
WHEREAS, Similarly, the Putnam Valley community has helped the boys of
Troop 41 grow into young citizens, understanding what it means to grow,
to learn, to work as a team, to lead and to give back; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to add its commendation and
congratulations on this notable occasion, recognizing the proud history,
exemplary efforts and promising future of Troop 41 and its dedicated
leadership who have given so selflessly, with meritorious achievement,
in contributing to the education and development of the youth of their
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Boy Scouts of America Troop 41 for special recognition upon

the occasion of its 50th troop member obtaining the distinguished rank
of Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Boy Scouts of America Troop 41, Putnam Valley, New York.