Assembly Resolution No. 37

BY: M. of A. Solages

CONGRATULATING Isaiah Coombs upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on January 22,
2023

WHEREAS, Isaiah Coombs, 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 Sunday, January 22,
2023, at American Legion Post No. 854 in Valley Stream, New York; and

WHEREAS, Involved with the Boy Scouts of America since he was six
years old, Isaiah Coombs was a part of Cub Scouts Pack 109 where he
completed the entire program; he then transitioned to Troop 109; and

WHEREAS, New York has achieved her greatest heights of glory through
the dedication, determination and tireless efforts of the outstanding
citizens of this state; and

WHEREAS, It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our
youth, tomorrow's leaders, that New York State will maintain its 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 person 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, In 2021, Isaiah Coombs refurbished the Andrew Fatscher
memorial monument outside American Legion Post No. 854; he reset the
bricks in the memorial at an angle so that visitors can better read the
names of veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice; this young man
managed the project from start to finish - organizing a fundraiser and
working with contractors to ensure that the work was completed, and to
the highest standard; and

WHEREAS, Isaiah Coombs' 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 Isaiah Coombs on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Isaiah Coombs.