J2886
Sponsored By
Thomas F. O'Mara
(R, C, IP) 58th Senate District
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J2886
Senate Resolution No. 2886
BY: Senator O'MARA
CONGRATULATING Matthew Timothy Clark upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on January 25, 2020
WHEREAS, Matthew Timothy Clark, 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 21, 2020, at Park Church in Elmira, New York; 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
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and
WHEREAS, For his project, Matthew Timothy Clark successfully created
a historic display using a 134-year tree section from Horseheads; he
connected historic Horseheads events with the tree section, and the
display is permanently on display at the county fairgrounds; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Horseheads, New York, is represented through his project and
demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others;
and
WHEREAS, Matthew Timothy Clark'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 Matthew Timothy Clark on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Matthew Timothy Clark.
actions
-
26 / Feb / 2020
- REFERRED TO FINANCE
-
27 / Feb / 2020
- REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
-
27 / Feb / 2020
- ADOPTED
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