Senate Resolution No. 2435

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Christopher Kim upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 22,
2022

WHEREAS, Christopher Kim, 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 22, 2022, at The Albertson Hook & Ladder, Engine & Hose, Company No.
1, Albertson, New York; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Kim is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
201, of Herricks, New York; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Kim started his scouting journey in Pack 202 as
a Tiger in 2009, eventually working his way up to the Arrow of Light;
from there, he joined Troop 201 and held the positions of Quartermaster,
Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, and served as Assistant Senior
Patrol Leader for two years; and

WHEREAS, As a scout, Christopher Kim attended the High Adventure
Trips at Philmont and Sea Base; at Sea Base, he was chosen to be the
crew leader; along his path to Eagle, he completed 41 merit badges,
earning him a Silver and Bronze Eagle Palm; 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; the
Boy Scouts of America also remind you about the importance of
conservation and our environment; 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 Eagle Scout project, Christopher Kim worked with
the local Clark Botanical Gardens to address ongoing soil erosion
problems by digging a 40-foot trench to install a French drain, digging
and installing a permeable paver path, as well as replacing a 100 square
foot area of gravel; and

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

WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
Eagle Scout now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments
and in excited anticipation of future challenges; and

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

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