Senate Resolution No. 3306

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Sebastian Gomez upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Sebastian Gomez, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Sebastian Gomez is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
201; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career, Sebastian Gomez held the
positions of Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, and Librarian, and
earned 29 merit badges and awards for Paddleboarding and Snorkeling BSA;
and

WHEREAS, In addition, Sebastian Gomez participated in two High
Adventure programs, Seabase in 2018, and Philmont in 2019; 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, Sebastian Gomez encouraged the children of
Harbor Child Care to become physically fit and healthy by installing a
funnel hoop in its playground; he also designed a storage bin to hold
basketballs and planted seven hardy mums to enhance the area; and

WHEREAS, Sebastian Gomez'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 Sebastian Gomez on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sebastian Gomez.