Senate Resolution No. 2608

BY: Senator STEC

CONGRATULATING Jason Daniel VanValkenburg upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on June 22, 2024

WHEREAS, Jason Daniel VanValkenburg, 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, June 22, 2024, at the North Country Veterans Association in
Plattsburgh, New York; and

WHEREAS, Jason Daniel VanValkenburg is a member of Boy Scouts of
America Troop 8046, of Beekmantown, New York; 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, 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
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and

WHEREAS, For his project, Jason Daniel VanValkenburg built three
flag retirement boxes for local VFW Posts and one for the North Country
Veterans Association; and

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

WHEREAS, Jason Daniel VanValkenburg'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 Jason Daniel VanValkenburg upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jason Daniel VanValkenburg.