Senate Resolution No. 1687

BY: Senator LAVALLE

CONGRATULATING John Lawrence Sweeney upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on May 7, 2017

WHEREAS, John Lawrence Sweeney, 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 Sunday,
May 7, 2017, at the United Hamptons Methodist Church, Southampton, New
York; and

WHEREAS, John Lawrence Sweeney is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 58, Southampton, New York; and

WHEREAS, A senior at Chaminade High School in Mineola, John Lawrence
Sweeney has participated in baseball, basketball, lacrosse and track; he
plans to attend college in the Fall to study business and finance; 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 only 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, John Lawrence Sweeney restored the Garden
of Hope at Southampton Hospital; he built a new brick pathway from the
Garden to the hospital entrance, replaced and repaired loose bricks,
power washed and restored furniture, and built a new fountain basin; and

WHEREAS, John Lawrence Sweeney'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 John Lawrence Sweeney on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to John Lawrence Sweeney.