Assembly Resolution No. 2362

BY: M. of A. Burdick

CONGRATULATING Advait Huggahalli upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Advait
Huggahalli has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday,
June 23, 2024 at the New Castle Commununity Center in New Castle, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Advait Huggahalli of Chappaqua, New York is a member of Boy
Scouts of America Troop 2 in Chappaqua, New York; and

WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its 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
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and

WHEREAS, Starting his scouting career as a cub scout in fourth
grade, Advait Huggahalli has been with Troop 2 since the bridge ceremony
in fifth grade; he has served as a Patrol Leader, Webmaster, and mentor
to younger scouts for rank advancements and throughout camp Read and
scouting events; and

WHEREAS, For his project, Advait Huggahalli focused on the
revitalization of the Project Adventure Site at Seven Bridges Middle
School; unused since the lockdown during the Covid-19 Pandemic, the
paths and trails were overgrown with brush, grass, and weeds; and

WHEREAS, The title of his project being Project Adventure
Revitalization, Advait Huggahalli spent a month blazing new trails,
clearing off old stations and trails, and also placing trail markers
around the site with a designated map for timeless orientation; he hopes
students and teacher can enjoy the space for years to come; and

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


WHEREAS, Advait Huggahalli'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 Advait Huggahalli on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Advait Huggahalli.