2017-J698

Congratulating John Valvo upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

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2017-J698



Senate Resolution No. 698

BY: Senator JACOBS

CONGRATULATING John Valvo upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on February 7,
2017

WHEREAS, John Valvo, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the
Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held on Tuesday, February 7, 2017; and

WHEREAS, John Valvo is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 229,
Tonawanda, New York; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his years in Scouting, 19-year-old John Valvo
has provided leadership for his fellow Scouts, serving as patrol leader,
instructor and assistant patrol leader; and

WHEREAS, Earning a total of 22 merit badges, John Valvo has
participated in many campouts and High Adventure outings, including
canoeing on the Clarion River, snowshoeing in the Adirondack Mountains,
and several city trips; and

WHEREAS, John Valvo currently attends Erie Community College where
he is studying criminal justice; 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 Valvo cleaned and restored the main
cabin at Nine Mile Island Youth Camp in Amherst, New York; after years
of neglect, the cabin has been restored to a building that the camp can
be proud of and serve the community for years to come; and

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

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

actions

  • 14 / Feb / 2017
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 28 / Feb / 2017
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 28 / Feb / 2017
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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