Senate Resolution No. 1036

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

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

WHEREAS, Douglas Fasciano, 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, Douglas Fasciano 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, Douglas Fasciano's project required designing, planning and
estimating costs for building a 8'x 12' utility shed for Gloria Dei
Lutheran Church; he had originally planned to purchase a shed kit but
due to high shipping costs and delays due to COVID-19, it was decided to
build from the ground up; the project cost twice as much than what was
estimated but he was able to raise all the funds and/or received
donations for the material needed to complete the project; 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, Douglas
Fasciano will attend Farmingdale State College in September 2021, while
continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Douglas Fasciano'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 Douglas Fasciano on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Douglas Fasciano.