Senate Resolution No. 481

BY: Senator THOMAS

CONGRATULATING Amritha Jacobs upon the occasion of
being one of the first females in Nassau County Boy
Scouts of America to receive the distinguished rank
of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend
individuals of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and
commitment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and
acting as role models of leadership to be emulated by their peers; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Amritha Jacobs upon the occasion of being one of the first
females in the Nassau County Boy Scouts of America to receive the
distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors; and

WHEREAS, Amritha Jacobs joined Scout Boy Scouts of America Troop 186
and worked diligently to climb the ranks and obtain the distinguished
rank of Eagle Scout; 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, Amritha Jacobs is truly a trailblazer and serves as a role
model for girls across her community who are seeking to break boundaries
and achieve their dreams; and

WHEREAS, For her project, Amritha Jacobs proposed and completed a
Trinity Planter project on the otherwise unused portion of her childhood
church to create a quiet place of reflection and to improve the overall
visual appeal of the church; her fellow scouts and leaders, and several
members of her community donated many hours of their time to help her
reach her goal; and

WHEREAS, Prior to obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout, Amritha Jacobs
was a Girls Scouts Gold Award recipient; an active scouter, this
knowledgeable young woman served as the Venturing Area 2 President and
NYLT Youth Director; and

WHEREAS, Amritha Jacobs is a Senior at Sanford H. Calhoun High
School and is planning to attend university next year to pursue a public
policy and law career and to be in public service to her community both
locally and globally; and

WHEREAS, Her perseverance in rising through the ranks to Eagle Scout
is a strong indication of her ability to master difficult tasks; her

accomplishment will enable her to emerge as a leader, fully equipped to
meet the challenges of today's complex society; and

WHEREAS, Amritha Jacobs' latest achievement marks a milestone for
girls and women in the communities all across the State, and truly
embodies what it means to shatter the glass ceiling; 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 Amritha Jacobs on being one of the first females
in the Nassau County of the Boy Scouts of America to achieve the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Amritha Jacobs.