Senate Resolution No. 3233

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Christopher Scott upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Christopher
Scott has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle
Scout; an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held in recognition of
his latest accomplishment; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Scott is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 45, Mineola, New York; and

WHEREAS, Involved in Scouting since his younger years in Tiger Cubs
Pack 246, Christopher Scott was a member of the Panther Patrol for all
eight of his years in the troop, during which time he served as Patrol
Leader and Troop Librarian; and

WHEREAS, This extraordinary young man applied the lessons he learned
in Scouting to several other activities, including his time in the
Mineola Junior Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Scott was fortunate enough to be taken for
Chaminade's Crew Team, where he traveled all over the Northeast for
competitions; he also had the unique privilege of attending the High
Adventure trip to Seabase in the Florida Keys, where he learned to sail
the Grand Nelly; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, as a member of his high school's National
Honor Society, Christopher Scott gave tirelessly of his time and
energies volunteering for countless local events; 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, 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, For his project, Christopher Scott built a Standing Library
for Harbor Day Care located in the Willis Avenue School; he installed

seating to fit an entire class and a bookshelf to house donated books,
providing students with a purposeful learning environment to escape the
classroom; and

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

WHEREAS, Christopher Scott'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 Christopher Scott on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Christopher Scott.