Senate Resolution No. 1369

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

CONGRATULATING Daniel McGuigan upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March
31, 2017

WHEREAS, Daniel McGuigan, 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,
March 31, 2017, at the Clinton G. Martin Pool and Recreation Center in
New Hyde Park, New York; and

WHEREAS, Daniel McGuigan is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
544 in New Hyde Park; throughout the years, he has held several
leadership positions and has served as a role model for his fellow
Scouts; and

WHEREAS, An exceptional student, Daniel McGuigan is a member of the
National Honor Society, and was named an AP Scholar; he also took the
National Spanish Exam and was the recipient of the Saint Michael's Book
Award for Academic Achievement and Social Conscience; and

WHEREAS, Since 2013, Daniel McGuigan has participated in both Indoor
Track and Spring Track and Field, where he and his relay team achieved
two school records; and

WHEREAS, Daniel McGuigan serves as the Drum Major for his school's
marching band, and is a member of the jazz band, and the pit band for
school musicals; he is also an active participant in the Red Cross Club,
the Photography Club, and the Spanish Club, the FBLA, and works on The
Chariot School Newspaper; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, Daniel McGuigan has donated his time and
energy to numerous volunteer and community activities including the
Jones Beach Brain Aneurysm Awareness Walk, the Holy Spirit Family Mass
Band, the NYSSMA Music Festival at the New Hyde Park Memorial, and the
Nepal Earthquake Fundraiser, as well as Katie's Run; 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 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, Daniel McGuigan first raised money through
a car wash, and then replaced the old and sagging shelving units at the
Holy Spirit Church Food Pantry; with the help of fellow Scouts, friends
and family, he constructed six spill-resistant bookcases which will
serve as the new shelving units; and

WHEREAS, Daniel McGuigan'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 Daniel McGuigan on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Daniel McGuigan.