Senate Resolution No. 1289

BY: Senator MARTINS

CONGRATULATING Sebastiano S. Paccione upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on June 30, 2023

WHEREAS, Sebastiano S. Paccione, 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 Friday,
June 30, 2023, at the Elks Lodge in New Hyde Park, New York; and

WHEREAS, Sebastiano S. Paccione is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 544, New Hyde 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
of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community
service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed;
and

WHEREAS, For his project, Sebastiano S. Paccione planned and
organized a bake sale in order to raise funds to donate bags of
toiletries and hygienic products to those who need it the most at the
Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN) in Hempstead, New York; and

WHEREAS, Through the help of the troop and the community, Sebastian
S. Paccione was able to raise well over what he needed and additionally
received various donations of different toiletries and hygiene products;
he and his fellow Scouts organized the bags with all of the products,
and a week later they brought the hundred plus-bags to the homeless and
hungry at the INN; and

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

WHEREAS, Sebastiano S. Paccione'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 Sebastiano S. Paccione on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sebastiano S. Paccione.