Senate Resolution No. 2836

BY: Senator O'MARA

CONGRATULATING Neal Moore upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Neal Moore, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Neal Moore is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 43,
Pine City, New York; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career, Neal Moore earned 30 Merit
Badges, and during the summer of 2019, he summited peaks in the southern
Rocky Mountains, trekking 72 miles over 10 days; 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 project, Neal Moore collected funds through a grant
from the Catholic Climate Fund and through donations from local
businesses, organized and led the building of a greenhouse at Notre Dame
High School to benefit both the school community and Climate Club; with
the help of his fellow Scouts, friends, and adults, the greenhouse was
completed by the deadline of Earth Day in April; and

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

WHEREAS, Neal Moore'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 Neal Moore on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Neal Moore.