Senate Resolution No. 811

BY: Senator REICHLIN-MELNICK

CONGRATULATING Benjamin Calabro upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 22,
2021

WHEREAS, Benjamin Calabro, 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,
May 22, 2021, at Boy Scouts of America Camp Bullowa, Stony Point, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Benjamin Calabro is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
97, New City, New York; and

WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its 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, Benjamin Calabro assembled and installed
shelves for the Helen Hayes Youth Theatre to organize their prop room
and create more space for storage; his contribution has made it easier
for the theatre staff to locate specific props needed, as well as
uncluttering their storage space; and

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

WHEREAS, As he moves forward in his life and career, Benjamin
Calabro will continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Benjamin Calabro'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 Benjamin Calabro on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Benjamin Calabro.