Assembly Resolution No. 78

BY: M. of A. Thiele

CONGRATULATING Nathan J. Sigerson upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on March 16, 2019

WHEREAS, Nathan J. Sigerson, 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 the VFW Hall in Center Moriches, New York; and

WHEREAS, Nathan J. Sigerson began Cub Scouts as a young boy,
participating in many events and continuing to become a member of Boy
Scouts of America Troop 414 in Center Moriches, New York; and

WHEREAS, A true asset to his community, Nathan J. Sigerson, along
with his fellow scouts, placed flags on the graves at the Calverton
Cemetery for Memorial Day and participated in local food drives; 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, Nathan J. Sigerson built two large benches
with storage for the Smiles Program, a group creating meaningful
employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Center Moriches 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, Nathan J.
Sigerson plans on pursuing a degree in Education to inspire younger
generations to follow their dreams and aspirations, while continuing the
ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Nathan J. Sigerson'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 Nathan J. Sigerson on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Nathan J. Sigerson.