Congratulating Thomas Twomey upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 13, 2026

Senate Resolution No. 2221

BY: Senator MARTINS

        CONGRATULATING  Thomas Twomey upon the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most prestigious of Scouting  honors,  on  June  13,
        2026

  WHEREAS,  Thomas Twomey, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle  Scout;
the  Eagle  Court of Honor ceremony was held on Saturday, June 13, 2026,
at the Manhasset-Lakeville Firehouse in Manhasset, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Thomas Twomey is a member of  Scouting  America  Troop  97,
which has been active for over 100 years; 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,  Scouting  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 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, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of  Manhasset  is  represented  through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and

  WHEREAS, Thomas Twomey '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 Thomas Twomey on  achieving  the  rank  of  Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Thomas Twomey.