Senate Resolution No. 626

BY: Senator THOMAS

CONGRATULATING John Donohoe upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, John Donohoe
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
and

WHEREAS, John Donohoe is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
230, Oceanside, 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
of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community
service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed;
and

WHEREAS, John Donohoe beautified the Lt. Ronald Winchester memorial,
which recognizes a local hero, at the elementary school that both he and
Lt. Winchester graduated from to fulfill his community service project;
and

WHEREAS, In addition to a tree planting in honor of Lt. Ronald
Winchester, John Donohoe furthered his efforts to commemorate the hero
and placed a bench with an inscribed memorial plaque to ensure future
recipients of the award knew the person it honored; the tribute also has
pavers with a memorial brick featuring Lt. Winchester's picture under
the tree; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Oceanside, New York 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, John Donohoe
plans to continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

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

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