Assembly Resolution No. 501

BY: M. of A. Brabenec

CONGRATULATING Jack Rampe upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 15,
2019

WHEREAS, Jack Rampe, 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, June 15, 2019,
at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Warwick, New York; and

WHEREAS, The son of Chris and Ellen Rampe, Jack Rampe is a member of
Boy Scouts of America Troop 38, Warwick, New York; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious Scouting career, Jack Rampe has
earned 28 merit badges and held several leadership positions, including
Troop Instructor and Patrol Leader; 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, Jack Rampe constructed six picnic tables
for the Town of Warwick which were placed at Wickham Woodlands Park; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Warwick is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and

WHEREAS, A junior at Warwick Valley High School, Jack Rampe will
continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts as he goes forward
in his academic career; and

WHEREAS, Jack Rampe'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 Jack Rampe on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jack Rampe.