Senate Resolution No. 812

BY: Senator REICHLIN-MELNICK

CONGRATULATING Frank Tassone upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on February 27,
2021

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

WHEREAS, Frank Tassone is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
2021, Suffern, Rockland County, 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, Frank Tassone restored and beautified the
Daniel Carter Beard Memorial in Brooklands Park, Suffern, New York; this
ambitious young man also planted new bushes and perennials, adding
landscape fabric to deter weed growth, and a layer of river rocks; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Rockland 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 life and career, Frank Tassone
will continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Frank Tassone'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 Frank Tassone on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Frank Tassone.