Senate Resolution No. 1031

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

CONGRATULATING Peter Minerva upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 7, 2017

WHEREAS, Peter Minerva, 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 Sunday, May 7, 2017,
at St. Ignatius Loyola School, Hicksville, New York; and

WHEREAS, Peter Minerva is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
382, Hicksville, 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 only 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, Peter Minerva's project consisted of multiple tasks which
benefitted the Hicksville Boys and Girls Club; with the help of fellow
scouts, adults and friends, Peter removed an old broken fence and
replaced it with a new one; he also refurbished, built and painted a
table; he then cleaned and cleared a dirt patch and transformed it into
a beautiful garden; the funds needed to complete this project were
raised by way of holding fundraisers and soliciting donations; and

WHEREAS, Peter Minerva'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 Peter Minerva on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Peter Minerva.