Senate Resolution No. 578

BY: Senator LAVALLE

CONGRATULATING Joseph Matthew Snider upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on April14, 2019

WHEREAS, Joseph Matthew Snider, 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 Sunday,
April 14, 2019, at Mount Sinai High School, Mount Sinai, New York; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Matthew Snider is a member of Boy Scouts of America,
Mount Sinai Troop 1776; he has held numerous positions within his Troop
including Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Librarian, and
Den Chief; and

WHEREAS, Outside of Scouting, Joseph Matthew Snider is a member of
the Future Business Leaders of America, Ronkonkoma Rotary Club, Stony
Brook Veterans Home; 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, Joseph Matthew Snider created a dedication
stone for all those serving or have served in the military, and built a
new sign for the American Legion Wilson Ritch Post 432; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of his community 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, Joseph Matthew
Snider plans on pursuing a degree in history, while continuing the
ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Matthew Snider'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 Joseph Matthew Snider on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Joseph Matthew Snider.