Senate Resolution No. 943

BY: Senator O'MARA

CONGRATULATING Charles Andrulis upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 21,
2021

WHEREAS, Charles Andrulis, 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 Monday,
June 21, 2021, in Ithaca, New York; and

WHEREAS, Charles Andrulis is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
2, in Ithaca, New York; he joined in March of 2013; and

WHEREAS, He began his Scouting career in the Cub Scouts as a member
of Pack 4 in Ithaca; Charles Andrulis, enjoyed his time with the Scouts
and went to a lot of campouts during summer, he especially enjoyed his
summers at Camp Barton; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his time in the Scouts, Charles Andrulis has
demonstrated his leadership skills by serving in various troop
positions, including Scribe and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader; 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, Charles Andrulis built a seed barn for the
local Children's Garden; his project took several weeks and required
donations of lumber which had to be cut and nailed with pockets for
donated packets of vegetable seeds; and

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

WHEREAS, A freshman at the University of Buffalo, Charles Andrulis
plans on finishing his schooling, while continuing the ideals and
principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Charles Andrulis' 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 Charles Andrulis on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Charles Andrulis.