Senate Resolution No. 1072

BY: Senator MARTINS

CONGRATULATING Khushboo Balani upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 14,
2025

WHEREAS, Khushboo Balani, through her 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,
June 14, 2025, at the Wheatley School Auditorium in Old Westbury, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Khushboo Balani of Roslyn Heights, New York is a member of
Scouts BSA Troop 8 G; 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, Scouts BSA and its members are dedicated to the development
of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation; and

WHEREAS, Recognizing the important value of an active Scouts BSA
Troop in the community, Khushboo Balani became a founding member of
Scouts BSA Troop 8; and

WHEREAS, The highest achievement of leadership in Scouting, earned
by approximately five percent of all Scouts, is the distinguished rank
of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding young woman 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, For her project, Khushboo Balani benefited the A. Holly
Patterson Extended Care Facility by creating wheelchair-accessible
outdoor seating and improving the gardens on the property; and

WHEREAS, Her dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of East Williston, New York and the surrounding area is represented
through her project and demonstrates her devotion to both community and
commitment to others; and

WHEREAS, As she goes forward in her academic career, Khushboo Balani
plans on continuing her education at Northeastern University while
continuing the ideals and principles of Scouting America; and

WHEREAS, Khushboo Balani's perseverance in rising through the ranks
to Eagle Scout is a strong indication of her ability to master difficult

tasks; her accomplishment will enable her 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 her family, her school,
her community, her State and her Nation, and no doubt her 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 Khushboo Balani on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Khushboo Balani.