Senate Resolution No. 593

BY: Senator LAVALLE

CONGRATULATING James Patrick Gannon Jr. upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on March 18, 2017

WHEREAS, James Patrick Gannon Jr., 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, March 18, 2017, at Miller Place High School in Miller Place,
New York; and

WHEREAS, James Patrick Gannon Jr., son of James and Cynthia Gannon,
is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 204 in Miller Place; 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, James Patrick Gannon Jr. constructed two
picnic tables for Hope House Ministries, a non-profit organization for
people battling addiction in Port Jefferson, New York; and

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

WHEREAS, James Patrick Gannon Jr.'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 James Patrick Gannon Jr. on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to James Patrick Gannon Jr.