Senate Resolution No. 2434

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Jesse T. Ryan upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 22, 2022

WHEREAS, Jesse T. Ryan, 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 Sunday, May 22, 2022,
at The Albertson Hook & Ladder, Engine & Hose, Company No. 1, Albertson,
New York; and

WHEREAS, Jesse T. Ryan is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
201, of Herricks, New York; and

WHEREAS, Jesse T. Ryan started his scouting journey as a Tiger Scout
at Pack 202 in 2010, earning the Arrow of Light and crossing over to
Troop 201 with 13 of his Denton pack-mates in 2015; he was Patrol Leader
of the Alligator Patrol for two years before becoming Bugler (9th
grade), Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (10th grade), and Senior Patrol
Leader (11th grade); and

WHEREAS, Jesse T. Ryan was Crew Leader of a wintertime Out-Island
Adventure at Florida Sea Base in 2018 and Wilderness Pledge Guia (guide)
on a Philmont trek in 2019, returning for a second Philmont adventure
2021; along the way, he earned 35 merit badges as well as BSA Lifeguard,
Kayaking BSA, and Snorkeling BSA; he has helped to advance the troop's
culinary adventures, supporting cooking challenges that expanded patrol
menus on camping trips; 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; the
Boy Scouts of America also remind you about the importance of
conservation and our environment; 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 Eagle Project, Jesse T. Ryan built and installed
four bat houses to help control the mosquito population at the Town of
North Hempstead Animal Shelter in Port Washington; he also installed a

20-foot flagpole and raised money for his project by building and
selling bat houses to members of the community; and

WHEREAS, This young man's dedication to the safety and well-being of
the citizens of Herricks is represented through his project and
demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others;
and

WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
Eagle Scout now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments
and in excited anticipation of future challenges; and

WHEREAS, Jesse T. Ryan'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 Jesse T. Ryan on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jesse T. Ryan.