The New York State Senate

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Senate Resolution No. 549

BY: Senator JORDAN

CONGRATULATING Eric Simonetti upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, in June of 2019

WHEREAS, Eric Simonetti, 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 in June of 2019; and

WHEREAS, Eric Simonetti is a member of Boy Scouts of America Twin
Rivers Council, Troop 4024, Wilton, 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 only 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, Eric Simonetti planned and led a project
for the High School in Saratoga Springs, New York; this project included
building a new 10x16 storage shed to be used by the school's track team;
he had to produce the engineer stamped plans by himself and gain
approval from the school board; in addition, he raised the needed funds
to pay for the project by coordinating two fundraisers and, what was
left, he donated to a local community center; and

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

WHEREAS, Eric Simonetti'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 Eric Simonetti on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Eric Simonetti.

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Senate Resolution No. 548

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

COMMENDING the Northport Horn Club upon the
occasion of its participation in Music In Our
Schools Month on March 6, 2019

WHEREAS, The administrators of the Northport-East Northport School
District are committed to actively promoting and nurturing a
comprehensive music program for all the students of the district; and

WHEREAS, Those same administrators have been supportive, actively
encouraging music program staff to devote their time and energy to
developing the talents of their students; and

WHEREAS, The Northport Horn Club of the Northport-East Northport
School District, comprised of students of the highest musical and
academic caliber, will be performing on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at the
Empire State Plaza in Albany, in celebration of Music In Our Schools
Month; and

WHEREAS, Talent, dedication, and countless hours of practice have
made the Northport Horn Club of the Northport-East Northport School
District the outstanding ensemble it is today; and

WHEREAS, The members include: Emily Ackerman, Sophie Smith,
Christopher Cooney, Jacqueline Kummer, Northport High School; Ricky
Corbett, Kyle Nock, Jonathan Krauss, Amanda Kutzma, Nate Zarko,
Northport Middle School; Thomas Acosta, Luke Whelan, East Northport
Middle School; and Reidyn Vincent, Norwood Avenue School; and

WHEREAS, Ably lead by Director Christine M. Zacher, the members work
hard at their music rehearsals, classroom assignments and practice
sessions, fully aware that the amount of time and energy they are
willing to expend directly affects the quality of their music; and

WHEREAS, The Northport Horn Club members, along with their parents
and teachers, can be justifiably proud of their musical achievements and
their participation in Music In Our Schools Month; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body extend a warm welcome to the
staff and students of the Northport Horn Club as they visit Albany for
their performance at the Empire State Plaza; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Northport Horn Club, and Director
Christine M. Zacher.