Senate Resolution No. 1564

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Andrew Pavlovic upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Andrew Pavlovic, 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,
January 15, 2022, at the United Methodist Church in Floral Park, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Pavlovic is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
4 in Floral Park; 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, Andrew Pavlovic admiringly dedicated
himself to the beautification of his church parish, the Intercession of
the Holy Virgin and St. Sergius Church in Glen Cove, New York; and

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

WHEREAS, Andrew Pavlovic'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 Andrew Pavlovic on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Andrew Pavlovic.