Senate Resolution No. 648

BY: Senator COMRIE

CONGRATULATING Dexter J. Reid upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 9,
2019

WHEREAS, Dexter J. Reid, 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 Saturday, March 9,
2019; and

WHEREAS, Born on May 13, 2003, Dexter John Reid has been a member of
Boy Scouts of America Troop 144, St. Albans, New York, since 2015,
during which time he has held the positions of Scribe, Patrol Leader and
Senior Patrol Leader; and

WHEREAS, With sincere diligence and commitment, Dexter J. Reid has
moved steadily and progressed through the ranks as follows: Scout,
Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, 1st Class, Star, Life and Eagle; and

WHEREAS, Dexter J. Reid is a sophomore at St. Francis Preparatory
School where he plays the saxophone in the Junior Band; he has also
played Junior Varsity Soccer and was a member of the Junior Varsity
Track Team; and

WHEREAS, In addition, he is a member of U15 Travel Soccer for Real
Chelsea New York Football Club in Division 1 EDP/Premier League; 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 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 entitled "A Reading Circle," Dexter J. Reid
collected more than 300 books from local families with grown children
and donated them to The Presbyterian Church of St. Albans for children
in his community; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of St. Albans 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, Dexter J. Reid
aspires to study medicine and become a pediatrician, while continuing
the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Dexter J. Reid'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 Dexter J. Reid on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dexter J. Reid.