Senate Resolution No. 2029

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

CONGRATULATING Patrick D. Signorile upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on June 21, 2019

WHEREAS, Patrick D. Signorile, 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 Friday,
June 21, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Patrick D. Signorile is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 78 in Huntington, New York; throughout his Scouting career, he
held numerous leadership positions including Assistant Patrol
Leader/Quartermaster, Patrol Leader, Yawgoog Tent Leader, Troop Guide,
and Senior Patrol Leader; and

WHEREAS, A senior leader at Chaminade High School, Patrick D.
Signorile has been a participant on the Cross Country, Winter Track and
Field, and Spring Track and Field Teams, and a member of P.R.E.P.,
Sodality, and the Woodworking Club; and

WHEREAS, Patrick D. Signorile also belongs to the Tri-Village
Baseball, and both Huntington HSL Basketball and Baseball sports clubs;
and

WHEREAS, A Eucharistic Minister at his church, Patrick D. Signorile
has volunteered his time and energies to St. Joseph's Mission and
Trocaire Food Drive; 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, Patrick D. Signorile refurbished the
outdoor area at the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Lloyd Harbor, New
York; he cleared the existing open walled garden stone structure of

weeds, overgrowth and vines and dismantled the rotted wooden arbors; his
Eagle Project significantly added to the overall appearance,
functionality, and beauty of the seminary grounds; and

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

WHEREAS, Patrick D. Signorile'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 Patrick D. Signorile on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Patrick D. Signorile.