Senate Resolution No. 907

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

CONGRATULATING Kevin Siegall upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 13,
2021

WHEREAS, Kevin Siegall, 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, June 13, 2021,
at the Fire Ring and Pavilion at West Hills County Park, Huntington, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Siegall is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
106, Huntington, New York, Suffolk County Council; 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, Kevin Siegall led his troop and other
volunteers in the building of two wooden benches; he later installed
these benches along with a perennial garden, in front of the Suffolk
Y-JCC building in Commack, New York; the benches are often used as an
outdoor eating area for the staff and a reading area for the day care;
and

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

WHEREAS, Furthermore, Kevin Siegall will hold the esteemed status of
becoming the 100th Scout to reach the rank of Eagle since Troop 106 was
established in 1954; and

WHEREAS, This extraordinary young man is the team captain for his
First Robotics FTC team at Half Hollow Hills High School West, Dix
Hills, New York; and

WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Kevin Siegall
plans on pursuing a degree in computer science at Worcester Polytechnic
Institute this fall, while continuing the ideals and principles of the
Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Siegall'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 Kevin Siegall on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kevin Siegall.