Senate Resolution No. 2411

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Nicholas Ammann upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 11,
2022

WHEREAS, Nicholas Ammann, 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 Saturday,
June 11, 2022, at the Mineola High School Auditorium in Garden City
Park, New York; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Ammann proudly grew up in a Scouting family;
today, he is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45, Mineola, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career, Nicholas Ammann has held a
variety of troop jobs, such as photographer, bugler, and most notably as
the patrol leader of the Patriot Patrol for four terms; 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 Eagle Project, Nicholas Ammann constructed and
installed storage units in the dugouts of Kellher Field in Williston
Park, New York, in the Spring of 2021; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Ammann's project was funded through a bake sale
outside of Saint Aiden's Church along with donations from Riverhead
building supplies; and

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

WHEREAS, Nicholas Ammann'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 Nicholas Ammann on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Nicholas Ammann.