Assembly Resolution No. 1216

BY: M. of A. Thiele

CONGRATULATING James Kern upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 10,
2018

WHEREAS, James Kern, 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 10, 2018, at
VFW Victory Post 414 in Center Moriches, New York; and

WHEREAS, James Kern is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 414
in Center Moriches, New York; and

WHEREAS, Since the young age of 14, James Kern has been employed by
the Westhampton Country Club; he worked his way up from a bus boy to a
food runner; and

WHEREAS, James Kern graduated from Center Moriches High School where
he was an active member of the volleyball team for three years; he took
several college classes including Criminal Justice, Psychology, Algebra,
First Aid and CPR; and

WHEREAS, Currently, James Kern is a student at Suffolk Community
College where he is majoring in liberal arts; after two years, he plans
to transfer to another school to study both criminal justice and
business; his long-term goal is to serve as a police officer for 25
years, and then retire to become an accountant; and

WHEREAS, When he is not at school or working, he enjoys staying
active by going to the gym, playing basketball or spending time on the
beach; 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 only 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, James Kern raised the necessary funds and
then built a bench and planter combination set for the Soldiers and
Sailors Memorial Park on the Montauk Highway in East Moriches, New York;
and

WHEREAS, James Kern'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 James Kern on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to James Kern.