Senate Resolution No. 438

BY: Senator LAVALLE

CONGRATULATING Jonah Yonks upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors on March 16,
2019

WHEREAS, Jonah Yonks, 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 16,
2019, at Miller Place High School, Miller Place, New York; and

WHEREAS, The son of Brian and Lorraine Yonks, Jonah Yonks is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 204, throughout his Scouting
career, he has earned countless Scouting awards and Merit Badges and
held various troop leadership positions while advancing through the
different ranks of Scouting; and

WHEREAS, Jonah Yonks also accomplished many noteworthy achievements
while in high school, such as Superintendent's List, Principal's List
and Honor Roll; he was also a vital member of various athletic teams; as
he pursues his degree at SUNY Maritime, he continues to follow the
principles of the Boy Scouts; 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, Jonah Yonks organized, raised the
necessary funds, to construct and install two kayak racks at Cedar Beach
for the Town of Brookhaven; his dedication to the safety and well-being
of the citizens of Miller Place, New York is represented through his
project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment
to others; and

WHEREAS, Jonah Yonks' 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 Jonah Yonks on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jonah Yonks.