LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Boy Scouts
of America Troop 423, Plainview/Old Bethpage, on May 9, 2015

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those organizations that are devoted to instilling in youth
the values of community service and civic responsibility; and
WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and its members are dedicated to
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 60th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America Troop 423,
Plainview/Old Bethpage, to be celebrated on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at
the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Plainview, New York; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has
provided boys and young men the opportunities to learn skills and to
take part in adventures; a Scout learns to camp and hike, and how to
live in the outdoors; a Scout also learns about the world around us and
studies citizenship in the community, in the Nation, and in the world;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, scouting gives a boy the experiences and respon-
sibilities to help him mature as a strong and confident adult; scouting
is a doorway to lifelong friendships; and
WHEREAS, The 60-year history of Troop 423 catalogues and records an
unremitting commitment to the ideals of honor and duty; and
WHEREAS, Over the past six decades, Plainview/Old Bethpage Boy Scout
Troop 423 has developed a proud history, and has maintained the tradi-
tional values of Scouting; the troop has been extremely active in the
community by providing many Eagle and community service projects; and
WHEREAS, Troop 423 has been and continues to be an asset to the commu-
nity; in addition to the service projects, the troop has developed many
young boys into responsible adults through the teaching of Scouting
ideals and training; and
WHEREAS, Since 1955, the young men of Boy Scout Troop 423 have been
helping the Plainview/Old Bethpage community through many generations,
through good times and tough times, through war times and peace times;
and
WHEREAS, Similarly, the Plainview/Old Bethpage community has helped
the boys of Troop 423 grow into young citizens, understanding what it
means to grow, to learn, to work as a team, to lead and to give back;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to add its commendation and
congratulations on this notable occasion, recognizing the proud history,
exemplary efforts and promising future of Troop 423 and its dedicated
leadership who have given so selflessly, with meritorious achievement,
in contributing to the education and development of the youth of their
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America Troop 423,
Plainview/Old Bethpage, on May 9, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Boy Scouts of America Troop 423, Plainview/Old Bethpage.