Senate Resolution No. 270

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Jordan Chin upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Jordan Chin, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
and

WHEREAS, Jordan Chin is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 201
in Herricks, New York; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career, Jordan Chin earned 23 Merit
Badges and held the position of both Assistant Patrol Leader and
Librarian; he also went on a High Adventure Trip to Philmont Scout Ranch
in 2015; 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 project, Jordan Chin chose to combine his love for
baseball, previous Scouting experiences, and the knowledge he attained
from working at Eco Flooring to clean, refurbish, organize and
completely overhaul two equipment storage rooms in the Herricks
Community Center for the Alberston-Herricks Little League; in addition,
he created a database of all the League's equipment; and

WHEREAS, Jordan Chin'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 Jordan Chin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jordan Chin.