2021-J2790

Congratulating Timothy James Robertson upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 18, 2022

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2021-J2790


Senate Resolution No. 2790

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Timothy James Robertson upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on June 18, 2022

WHEREAS, Timothy James Robertson, 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 18, 2022, at the Church of St. Anne, St. Francis Center, Garden
City, New York; and

WHEREAS, Timothy James Robertson is a proud member of Boy Scouts of
America Troop 134; 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
of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community
service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed;
and

WHEREAS, For his project, Timothy James Robertson decided to address
a need for the Parish of St. Anne's Church by renovating a multi-purpose
storage closet on the cellar level of St. Anne's School; the closet is
used by the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Daughters and other school
and parish ministry groups; the project involved the disposal of
clutter, installing new cabinets, shelving, painting, repairing and
cleaning; 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 academics and career, Timothy
James Robertson plans on pursuing the ideals and principles of the Boy
Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Timothy James Robertson'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 Timothy James Robertson on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Timothy James Robertson.

actions

  • 25 / May / 2022
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 01 / Jun / 2022
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 01 / Jun / 2022
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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