Senate Resolution No. 4421

BY: Senator MARCELLINO

CONGRATULATING Timothy Canavan upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Timothy Canavan, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Canavan is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
406, South Huntington, New York; and

WHEREAS, A true inspiration and mentor, Timothy Canavan has held
numerous leadership positions in the troop over the past seven years
including, Troop Webmaster, Historian/Photographer, Patrol Leader,
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader; he currently
serves as Junior Assistant Scoutmaster; 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, For his project, Timothy Canavan printed prosthetic hand
components on a 3D printer and lead a team of his fellow scouts and
friends in assembling 10 prosthetic hands for use by children around the
world through the charitable organization e-NABLE; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of South Huntington 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, Timothy Canavan
plans on pursuing a degree in animation at Rochester Institute of
Technology, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy
Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Canavan'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 Timothy Canavan on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Timothy Canavan.