Senate Resolution No. 2258

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Jake Chaminade upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

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

WHEREAS, The Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held Monday, May
23, 2022, at Franklin Square VFW, Franklin Square, New York; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Carthage, New York, Jake Chaminade is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 93, Franklin Square, 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, Jake Chaminade collected 2,387 craft items
for the children who were hospitalized at the Memorial Sloan Kettering
Pediatric Unit; during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, he placed
collection boxes in eight locations through the community, including a
store front where he talked to people about his special project which
has brought a little joy to so many young patients and their families;
and

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

WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his life, this remarkable young man
will continue living with the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts;
and

WHEREAS, Jake Chaminade'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 Jake Chaminade on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jake Chaminade.