Assembly Resolution No. 432

BY: M. of A. Brabenec

CONGRATULATING Cameron Joseph Jacobs upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on June 9, 2019

WHEREAS, Cameron Joseph Jacobs, 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,
June 9, 2019, at the Greenwood Lake Elks Lodge, Greenwood Lake, New
York; and

WHEREAS, The son of Barbara Jacobs, Cameron Joseph Jacobs is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 121; 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, Cameron Joseph Jacobs built and
constructed a trail kiosk connecting Central Valley to West Point; these
trails are part of the New York/New Jersey Trail Conference; and

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

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

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Cameron Joseph Jacobs.