Assembly Resolution No. 779

BY: M. of A. Solages

CONGRATULATING Ethan Hallock upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors on May 7, 2022

WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Ethan Hallock
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022,
at Fireman's Hall in Floral Park, New York; and

WHEREAS, Ethan Hallock is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 4,
Floral Park, New York; he has satisfactorily completed all the
requirements for this rank as prescribed by the Boy Scouts of America;
and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his
community, Ethan Hallock has given tirelessly of his time and energies
to provide service to others, establishing a high standard of excellence
and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; and

WHEREAS, New York 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, Ethan Hallock created and curated a music
library for the residents of the Queen of Peace Nursing Home in Queens
Village as a way to bolster their mental and physical health; 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 academic career, Ethan Hallock
plans to continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Ethan Hallock'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 Ethan Hallock on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ethan Hallock.