Senate Resolution No. 909

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

CONGRATULATING Louis Douglas Lavenda upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on June 18, 2021

WHEREAS, Louis Douglas Lavenda, 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 Friday,
June 18, 2021, at the American Legion Hall Glenwood Landing Post No.
336, Glen Head, New York; and

WHEREAS, Louis Douglas Lavenda, is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 195, Glen Head, New York; since Louis was unable to celebrate his
accomplishment last June, due to COVID-19 restrictions, this Court of
Honor will be especially meaningful; 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, Louis Douglas Lavenda completed his project for the North
Shore Land Alliance Iselin Preserve; he designed, constructed and
installed a kiosk sign-in station which will assist in monitoring the
number of visitors; and

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

WHEREAS, As he moves forward in his life, this exceptional young man
will continue holding onto the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts;
and

WHEREAS, Louis Douglas Lavenda'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 Louis Douglas Lavenda on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Louis Douglas Lavenda.