Senate Resolution No. 1298

BY: Senator LAVALLE

CONGRATULATING Maximilian Carson upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 19,
2019

WHEREAS, Maximilian Carson, 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,
May 19, 2019, at Manorville Fire Department, Manorville, New York; and

WHEREAS, This extraordinary young man made persistent and steady
progress through the ranks to achieve this prestigious award and has
demonstrated his determination to prepare himself for a meaningful,
productive role in society; and

WHEREAS, Maximilian Carson is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 221 of Manorville; it is only with the continued diligence and
devotion of our youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain
her glory; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career he has been an example for
those who follow him; he is now in his second term as Assistant Senior
Patrol Leader of Boy Scout Troop 221; he has also served as both Patrol
Leader and an Instructor; and

WHEREAS, Currently a senior at Eastport South Manor High School,
Maximilian Carson has achieved honor roll status, is in several Advanced
Placement classes, and will be attending Brandeis University in the fall
to pursue a degree in Biochemistry; 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, 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, Maximilian Carson 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, Maximilian Carson created a new sign for
the historical Manorville Methodist Protestant Cemetery which is owned
and maintained by the Suffolk County Parks Department; and

WHEREAS, Maximilian Carson'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 Maximilian Carson on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Maximilian Carson.