LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Steven Tsai upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Steven Tsai, 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, May 13, 2011, at
Wellington C. Mepham High School in Bellmore, New York; and
WHEREAS, Steven Tsai, the son of Mei-Ya and Cheng-Jen Tsai, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 577 in Bellmore, sponsored by
American Legion Post 1749; and
WHEREAS, He has served Troop 577 in numerous leadership positions
including Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, OA
Representative, Patrol Leader and Troop Guide and is currently serving
as an Assistant Scoutmaster; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Steven Tsai has, as a Scout,
provided more than 500 hours of service to his community; also deeply
committed to honoring our veterans, every Memorial Day weekend he
participates in placing flags on the graves of veterans and marches in
his community's Memorial Day Parade; he has also helped raise funds for
veterans and periodically visits veterans at Northport Veterans Hospital
offering his companionship and assistance; and
WHEREAS, Currently a senior at Wellington C. Mepham High School, Stev-
en Tsai is active in several school organizations and is the Valedicto-
rian of his class, the Class of 2011; he is a member of seven honor
societies including the National Honor Society and, as the Poetry Out
Loud New York State Champion, he will represent the State in the
National Recitation Competition in Washington, D.C. on April 29, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, A talented athlete as well as an outstanding student, Steven
Tsai is, in addition, a member of Mepham's Varsity Wrestling, Spring
Track, and Cross Country Teams; 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, 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 Eagle project, Steven Tsai undertook a project to
benefit and improve Catholic Charities' Regina Residence in Merrick, New
York; with the assistance of many volunteers Steven Tsai beautified the
property, planting 288 flowers and three large plants, leveling the
uneven front lawn with topsoil and reseeding it, power washing the
outdoor furniture and children's toys, and installing a railing around
the Residence's outdoor deck area which had previously been unusable due
to safety concerns; and
WHEREAS, Steven Tsai'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 Steven Tsai on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Steven Tsai.