Senate Resolution No. 492

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Daniel Shi-In Kim upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 2,
2019

WHEREAS, Daniel Shi-In Kim, 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,
March 2, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Shi-In Kim is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 10 in Great Neck, New York; and

WHEREAS, Born in Seoul, Korea, Daniel Shi-In Kim and his family
immigrated to the United States in 2012, and settled in Nassau County,
where he is currently a senior at Great Neck North High School; and

WHEREAS; Actively involved in his school, Daniel Shi-In Kim is the
Captain of both the Debate Team and the Track and Field Team, and
President of the Pre-Med Club; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Shi-In Kim was recognized as a National Merit
Scholar, and will be receiving the Quality of Life Award; after
graduation, he plans to study biological sciences at Cornell University;
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, Daniel Shi-In Kim built and installed two
bat boxes, planted native wildflower seeds, and refurbished a local
garden by replacing the fencing and the rotten support posts; he also
added fresh top soil, and made the garden safe for children to use as a
learning tool; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Shi-In Kim'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 Daniel Shi-In Kim on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Daniel Shi-In Kim.