Senate Resolution No. 1323

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

CONGRATULATING Tanay Rametra upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 11, 2019

WHEREAS, Tanay Rametra, 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, May 11,
2019, at Antun's by Minar, Hicksville, New York; and

WHEREAS, This extraordinary young man made persistent and steady
progress through the ranks to achieve this prestigious award and has
demonstrated his determination to prepare himself for a meaningful,
productive role in society; and

WHEREAS, Tanay Rametra is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
360 of Huntington, New York; it is only with the continued diligence and
devotion of our youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain
her glory; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career, Tanay Rametra has been an
example for those who follow him; since age 11, he has been the Den
Chief for Pack 471's newest Scouts, guiding them toward their goal of
becoming Boy Scouts; by the time he turned 13, he was nominated to be
the Senior Patrol Leader of his troop, leading over 20 Scouts; and

WHEREAS, As a Boy Scout, Tanay Rametra has earned many accolades
such as the Order of the Arrow, where he was awarded the honor of
brotherhood which recognizes Scouts who best exemplify the Scout Oath
and Law in their daily life; and

WHEREAS, In addition to the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout, Tanay
Rametra earned two Eagle Palms which are awarded through additional
requirements of leadership and merit badges; and

WHEREAS, Currently a sophomore at John Glen High School, Tanay
Rametra has achieved high honor roll status and holds a position as a
junior board member at the Youth Board for the Town of Huntington; and

WHEREAS, Tanay Rametra is also involved in many activities outside
of Scouting; he is a member of the Junior Varsity Football Team, the
Junior Varsity Lacrosse Team and The Varsity Wrestling Team; 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, 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 approximately five percent of all Boy Scouts, is the distinguished
rank of Eagle Scout; and


WHEREAS, Tanay Rametra 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, Tanay Rametra raised the necessary funds
to construct and install an official size Gaga Pit with a wooden gate to
benefit the youth of the Suffolk Y in Commack; and

WHEREAS, Tanay Rametra'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 Tanay Rametra on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Tanay Rametra.