Assembly Resolution No. 107

BY: M. of A. Thiele

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

WHEREAS, Jason Champ, 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 Manorville Fire Department in Manorville, New York; and

WHEREAS, Jason Champ is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 221
in Manorville; throughout his Scouting career, he has served in several
leadership capacities including Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol
Leader, Instructor and Den Chief; he also spent an entire summer working
at Camp Yawgoog, a Boy Scout camp in Rhode Island; and

WHEREAS, A junior at Eastport South Manor High School, Jason Champ
has achieved honor roll status, and is currently participating in the
BOCES Automotive Technician Program; 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
of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community
service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed;
and

WHEREAS, For his project, Jason Champ created a new sign and message
board for the Manorville Historical Society, allowing residents and
visitors the opportunity to stay informed about current events; he also
installed a garden for people to enjoy; and

WHEREAS, Jason Champ'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 Jason Champ on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jason Champ.