Senate Resolution No. 1035

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

CONGRATULATING Vincent Santoiemma upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on June 28, 2021

WHEREAS, Vincent Santoiemma, 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 Monday,
June 28, 2021, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Huntington Station, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Vincent Santoiemma is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 34 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church; 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
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and

WHEREAS, Vincent Santoiemma's project required building two outdoor
planters and a bench for the Helping Hand Rescue Mission in Huntington
Station; and

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

WHEREAS, As he moves forward in his academic career, Vincent
Santoiemma will attend SUNY Binghamton in September 2021, while
continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Vincent Santoiemma'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 Vincent Santoiemma on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Vincent Santoiemma.