Senate Resolution No. 2187

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Joseph Bradford Farrell upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on Friday, May 20, 2022

WHEREAS, Joseph Bradford Farrell, 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 Friday,
May 20, 2022, at The Knights of Columbus in Mineola, New York; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Williston Park, New York, and a graduate of
Mineola High School, Joseph Bradford Farrell is a member of Boy Scouts
of America Troop 200, East Williston, New York; 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, 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, For his project, Joseph Bradford Farrell collected and
prepared donations for teenage boys in collaboration with Birthday
Wishes of Long Island; and

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

WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career at The Citadel,
Joseph Bradford Farrell continues the ideals and principles of the Boy
Scouts; and

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

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Joseph Bradford Farrell.