Senate Resolution No. 2283

BY: Senator AVELLA

CONGRATULATING Paul Califano upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 17,
2017

WHEREAS, Paul Califano, 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 June 17, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Paul Califano is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
235, Whitestone, New York; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed young man joined scouting when he was six
years old, and earned the Arrow of Light Award as a Cub Scout; he has
been an active member of Boy Scouts, serving in various leadership
positions including Assistant Patrol Leader; and

WHEREAS, A senior at St. Francis Preparatory High School, Paul
Califano has spent countless hours volunteering for the St. Francis
campus ministry; he also spent a week in Chile, giving of his time and
energies to the local poor; 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, Paul Califano organized a collection for
the veteran organization, Boots on the Ground; and

WHEREAS, Paul Califano'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 Paul Califano on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Paul Califano.