Senate Resolution No. 3309

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Andrew Choi upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

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

WHEREAS, Andrew Choi is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 201;
and

WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career, Andrew Choi earned 31 merit
badges and held the positions of Patrol Leader and Quartermaster; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Andrew Choi participated in high adventure
trips such as Harriman backpacking, Summit high adventure action sports,
and white water rafting; 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 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, Andrew Choi improved the image and
environment of the community by renovating an existing garden which was
full of weeds and litter; through his efforts, residents and visitors
will be able to enjoy the refurbished area for many years to come; and

WHEREAS, Andrew 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 Andrew Choi on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Andrew Choi.