Senate Resolution No. 3307

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Alex Beacco upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Alex Beacco, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Alex Beacco is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 201; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career, Alex Beacco held numerous positions including Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Quartermaster, and participated in two high adventure trips, Philmont (2015) and Seabase (2018); and

WHEREAS, In addition, Alex Beacco became a JLOW instructor and earned 33 merit badges and the Ad Altare Dei Award; 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 of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and

WHEREAS, For his project, Alex Beacco painted a world map and placed a sign representing the importance of diversity at the community center in Herricks, New York, to teach the children from the Harbor Day Care program about different countries; and

WHEREAS, Alex Beacco'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 Alex Beacco on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Alex Beacco.