Assembly Resolution No. 1224

BY: M. of A. Burdick

CONGRATULATING Rocket Maxwell Easton Streich upon
the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on Saturday, May 30, 2026

WHEREAS, Rocket Maxwell Easton Streich, through his diligence and
rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious
rank, Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony to be held on
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in
Mount Kisco, New York; and

WHEREAS, Rocket Maxwell Easton Streich is a member of Scouting
America Troop 28; 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, Scouting 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 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, Rocket Maxwell Easton Streich produced and
directed the documentary "What Makes You Come to the Chappaqua Library?"
featuring interviews with over 30 local library-goers; and

WHEREAS, The fun and lively 6-minute film highlights patrons'
favorite parts of the library and reinforces the library's value as a
vital community space--especially important after a nationwide drop in
visitation post-COVID; and

WHEREAS, Rocket Maxwell Easton Streich learned how to be a leader of
large groups of people by serving as both Senior Patrol Leader as well
as Webmaster for Troop 28 and he put his outdoor skills to the test by
attending Camp Read Reservation for several summers, where he honed many
abilities and became a well-rounded, educated citizen; and

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


WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Rocket Maxwell
Easton Streich plans on pursuing a BFA at the Film Conservatory at SUNY
Purchase, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts;
and

WHEREAS, Rocket Maxwell Easton Streich'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 Rocket Maxwell Easton Streich on achieving the
rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Rocket Maxwell Easton Streich and his parents.