LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jai Sajnani upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on June 18, 2011

WHEREAS, Jai Sajnani, 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 18, 2011,
at the United Methodist Church of Port Washington, Port Washington, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Jai Sajnani is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 7,
Port Washington, New York; 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, Jai Sajnani's Eagle Scout project helped benefit The Science
Museum of Long Island; he was responsible for organizing and leading 40
volunteers in a project that involved restoring a hiking trail; in addi-
tion to renovating approximately 1250 feet of the Leeds Pond Trail, Jai
built a seating area and boardwalk for the museum; and
WHEREAS, As the final step of his project, Jai Sajnani was instru-
mental in reviving the natural ecosystem by preventing the growth of
invasive species and planting native plants; and
WHEREAS, Jai Sajnani'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 Jai Sajnani on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jai Sajnani, 26 East Road, Port Washington, New York 11050.