Senate Resolution No. 3228

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Connor Cunha upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Connor Cunha, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held in recognition of his
latest accomplishment; and

WHEREAS, Connor Cunha is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45
in Mineola, New York; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career, Connor Cunha has held
numerous positions including chaplain aide, patrol leader and senior
patrol leader; and

WHEREAS, As a student at Mineola High School, Connor Cunha had the
opportunity to attend Queensborough Community College through the
Connect 2 College program, and participated in Alaska and Sea Base High
Adventure trips in 2016 and 2017; now, a student of Sacred Heart
University, he plans to pursue a career in computer science while
continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Connor Cunha is also actively involved with Corpus Christi
Church where he was an altar server, lecturer, extraordinary minister
and religious educator; 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, Connor Cunha restored the rectory stairs
at Corpus Christi Church; he removed the old stairs and rusted
handrails, cleared out debris and sand from the foundation and installed
blue stone slabs and a PVC handrail; and

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

WHEREAS, Connor Cunha'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 Connor Cunha on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Connor Cunha.