Senate Resolution No. 741

BY: Senator MARCELLINO

CONGRATULATING Cooper S. Erichsen upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on March 18, 2017

WHEREAS, Cooper S. Erichsen, 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, 2017, at St. Patrick's Church, Glen Cove, New York; and

WHEREAS, Cooper S. Erichsen is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 6, Theodore Roosevelt Council, Shelter Rock District, Glen Cove,
New York; currently, he is attending college at Fordham University and
will be pursuing a degree in finance from The Gabelli School of
Business; 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 earning 26 merit badges, nine
more than required, and the completion of a community service project,
which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and

WHEREAS, For his project, Cooper S. Erichsen revitalized and
beautified a handicap ramp at All Saints Regional School; he also
brought the ramp up to code; and

WHEREAS, Cooper S. Erichsen'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 Cooper S. Erichsen on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Cooper S. Erichsen.