Senate Resolution No. 437

BY: Senator MAYER

CONGRATULATING John Rizzo upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 18,
2023

WHEREAS, John Rizzo, 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, March 18, 2023;
and

WHEREAS, John Rizzo, a resident of Bronxville, New York, is a member
of Boy Scouts of America Troop 5; 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, John Rizzo has revitalized the Bronxville
Dog Park by designing, funding, and planting an all-native pollinator
garden; these plants serve to bolster the populations of important
pollinator insects, allowing the ecosystem around them to thrive
benefitting the dog park, as well as the surrounding area; and

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

WHEREAS, John Rizzo'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 John Rizzo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to John Rizzo.