Assembly Resolution No. 2364

BY: M. of A. Burdick

CONGRATULATING Luke Montano upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Luke Montano, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony will be held at the New Castle
Community Center in Chappaqua, New York, on Sunday, June 23, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Luke Montano is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 2,
in Chappaqua, 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, Luke Montano contributed his time and hard work to complete
his project for the First Congregational Church of Chappaqua; and

WHEREAS, For his Scouting project, Luke Montano, with the assistance
of other Scouts under his leadership, dismantled an existing fence and
constructed a split-rail fence with a gate; this enclosure's purpose is
the safety of the church's nursery school playground; the Scouts lined
the entire fence with mesh material for the children's security; and

WHEREAS, Luke Montano's perseverance in rising through the ranks,
from Cub Scout in 2014 to Eagle Scout ten years later, 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, Luke Montano's dedication to the well-being of the citizens
of Chappaqua is represented through his devotion to community and
commitment to others; he has spent several summers as a camper and has
worked as a lifeguard at Camp Read in New York State's Adirondack
Region; and

WHEREAS, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school,
his community, his State, and his Nation; undoubtedly, 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 Luke Montano on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Luke Montano.