Senate Resolution No. 1126

BY: Senator MARTINS

CONGRATULATING Ian Cheng upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Ian Cheng, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the
Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony will be held at the Mineola High
School Auditorium in Garden City Park, New York, on Saturday, June 7,
2025; and

WHEREAS, Ian Cheng, of Mineola, is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 45 in Mineola, 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, The 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, Ian Cheng, a graduate of Chaminade High School in 2024,
contributed his time and hard work to complete his project for the First
Presbyterian Church; and

WHEREAS, For his Scouting project, Ian Cheng renovated an existing
storage room at the Church; this involved removing unnecessary items and
installing new insulation and sheetrock on the frame of the room, making
it a finished space; and

WHEREAS, Ian Cheng plans to attend a dental school after graduating
from Stony Brook University, becoming an orthodontist; he also hopes to
start a family and continue his involvement in his community; and

WHEREAS, Ian Cheng'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, Ian Cheng's dedication to the well-being of the citizens of
his community is represented through his devotion to community and
commitment to others; and

WHEREAS, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school,
his community, his State, and his Nation; undoubtedly, 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 Ian Cheng on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ian Cheng.