Assembly Resolution No. 157

BY: M. of A. Solages

CONGRATULATING Justin Anthony Saccone upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on March 17, 2019

WHEREAS, Justin Anthony Saccone, 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,
March 17, 2019, at Franklin Square VFW Hall in Franklin Square, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Justin Anthony Saccone is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 294, in Franklin Square, New York; he has served in many
leadership positions including: Assistant Patrol Leader, Assistant
Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Honor Guard and Instructor;
he attained two religious Boy Scout awards: Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius
XII; and

WHEREAS, Justin Anthony Saccone will graduate from Sewanhaka High
School on June 29, 2019; he will continue his studies with an intent to
pursue a career in musical theater and general engineering; 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, Justin Anthony Saccone'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 Justin Anthony Saccone on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Justin Anthony Saccone.