Senate Resolution No. 1910

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

CONGRATULATING Kyle James Soscie upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 19,
2019

WHEREAS, Kyle James Soscie, 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
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at the American Legion Post No. 336, Glen
Head, 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, Kyle James Soscie, who began as a Tiger Cub in the first
grade, is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 43 in Sea Cliff, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Active in community service, Kyle James Soscie has
participated each year in the Scouting for Food drive, which donates to
the area's local food pantries; and

WHEREAS, As a Leave No Trace Trainer and Troop 43's Outdoor Ethics
Guide, he has also led the charge in environmental issues, volunteering
with the American Littoral Society's annual beach clean-up all along the
North Shore's Long Island Sound and at Sagamore Hill; 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
of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community
service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed;
and

WHEREAS, Pursuing his passion for wildlife and nature, Kyle James
Soscie's Eagle Project involved building and installing an educational
kiosk, visitor's bench and birdhouse for Volunteers for Wildlife, a
wildlife hospital and education center located at Bailey Arboretum in
Lattingtown, New York; his project not only enhances visitors
environmental experiences, it also serves to inform them about
Volunteers for Wildlife; and

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

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