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

WHEREAS, The son of Hong and Su-Mi Choi, Roy Choi, through his diligence
and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most presti-
gious rank, Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held
on Friday, March 9, 2012, at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel in Flush-
ing, New York; and
WHEREAS, Roy Choi is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 255,
Greater New York Council in Whitestone, New York, sponsored by the
Conron Camp Foundation; 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 Eagle project, Roy Choi restored one of the nature
trails in one of the back-lying places of Kissena Park; the trail resto-
ration involved a general clean up and the addition of about six inches
of wood chips, allowing ease of access to commuters and connecting parts
of the park which had been uncared for some time; and
WHEREAS, Roy Choi'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 Roy Choi on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Roy Choi.