Senate Resolution No. 2408

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Kallen Paul Ingels upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on June 11, 2019

WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Kallen Paul
Ingels has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle
Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 11,
2019; and

WHEREAS, Kallen Paul Ingels is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 46, Clayton, 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, 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 approximately 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 project, Kallen Paul Ingels upgraded the garden in
front of the main building at the Stone Mills Agricultural Museum in
Stone Mills, New York; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of his
community is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and

WHEREAS, Kallen Paul Ingels' 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 Kallen Paul Ingels on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kallen Paul Ingels.