Senate Resolution No. 893

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Anthony Randazzo upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 12,
2021

WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Anthony
Randazzo has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Saturday,
June 12, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Randazzo is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
45, Mineola, New York; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Randazzo began his illustrious scouting career with
Troop 45 in March of 2014, during which time he has served as Troop
Scribe, Chaplain Aide, and Patrol Leader; in addition, he has earned
both the Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII Boy Scout religious medals; and

WHEREAS, Currently a senior at Chaminade High School, Anthony
Randazzo has made the Honor Roll every term and was inducted into the
National Honor Society; he has also been involved in Pep Band,
Woodworking Club, and Production Crew, and was installed as a
Eucharistic Minister; 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, Anthony Randazzo built and installed a
Buddy Bench at Rushmore Avenue School in Carle Place; a Buddy Bench is a
colorful bench where lonely students sit when they would like to play
with others but are too shy to ask; he also beautified the garden
surrounding the school's flagpole; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of his community 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 academic career, Anthony
Randazzo will continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Randazzo'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 Anthony Randazzo on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Anthony Randazzo.