Senate Resolution No. 890

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Kevin Bongiorno upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 12,
2021

WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Kevin Bongiorno
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 12,
2021; and

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

WHEREAS, Kevin Bongiorno began his illustrious Scouting career in
first grade as a Cub Scout in Pack 311; as a member of Troop 45, he has
served as the Troop Historian and as a Patrol Leader; and

WHEREAS, Outside of scouting, Kevin Bongiorno has shown leadership
through his school, Kellenberg Memorial High School, where he was
accepted into the National Honor Society and served as a Senior Leader;
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, Kevin Bongiorno beautified St. Aidan's
School, taking down the fence around its lower school and painting two
large meeting rooms in the convent; 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, As he goes forward in his life and academic career, Kevin
Bongiorno will continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Bongiorno'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 Kevin Bongiorno on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kevin Bongiorno.