Senate Resolution No. 1016

BY: Senator THOMAS

CONGRATULATING John Lupo upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors on June 6, 2021

WHEREAS, John Lupo, 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 6, 2021, at
St. Ignatius Loyola Parish in Hicksville, New York; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Hicksville, John Lupo is a member of Boy
Scouts of America Troop 382; and

WHEREAS, As a Scout, John Lupo earned 34 Merit Badges and served in
the leadership positions of Den Chief, Historian, Assistant Patrol
Leader, Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader; 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, John Lupo restored the William P. Bennet
Hicksville Community Center; to honor Mr. Bennet's memory, he enhanced
the community center by adding many features and created a scenic area
for residents to utilize; and

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

WHEREAS, John Lupo'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 John Lupo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to John Lupo.