Senate Resolution No. 2028

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

CONGRATULATING John E. Mackay upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 21,
2019

WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, John E. Mackay
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Friday, June 21, 2019;
and

WHEREAS, John "Jack" E. Mackay is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 78, Huntington, New York; and

WHEREAS, A senior at St. Dominic High School, John E. Mackay is a
member of Interact Club, Ski Club, Catholic Club, and the National Math
Honor Society, as well as the Soccer and Track teams; he is also an
Honor Roll student and the recipient of a Math Award and two Science
Awards; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious Scouting career, John E. Mackay
earned 23 merit badges and has held numerous leadership positions,
including Assistant Patrol Leader/Quartermaster, Yawgoog Tent Leader,
Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader; 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 approximately 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 E. Mackay cleaned a prayer garden and
constructed a fire pit adjacent to it at Helping Hands Rescue Mission in
Huntington Station, New York, providing an enjoyable and peaceful
environment for community members while at the mission; and

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


WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, John E. Mackay
will continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

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

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