K 649: Congratulating Andrew C. Rappa upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 7, 2025

 Assembly Resolution No. 649 BY: M. of A. Burdick CONGRATULATING Andrew C. Rappa upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 7, 2025 WHEREAS, Andrew C. Rappa, 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 Saturday, June 7, 2025; and WHEREAS, Andrew C. Rappa is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 73, White Plains, New York; and WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its glory; and WHEREAS, Scouts BSA 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 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 the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and WHEREAS, For his project, Andrew C. Rappa designed and executed the art project for the local community at Delfino Park where he and his fellow scouts painted the parking lot with games like hopscotch, four square, copycat, and tip toe; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of his community is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, Andrew C. Rappa is 18 years old and a senior at White Plains High School; he began his scouting journey as a Tiger Cub in Pack 5 in first grade before joining Troop 73 on March 6, 2018; and WHEREAS, Andrew C. Rappa'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 Andrew C. Rappa on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Andrew C. Rappa.