Bill Text: NY J01554 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Kaden C. Lee upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-05-21 - ADOPTED [J01554 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J01554-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1554 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN CONGRATULATING Kaden C. Lee upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 31, 2019 WHEREAS, Kaden C. Lee, 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, May 31, 2019, at St. Martin of Tours, Bethpage, New York; and WHEREAS, Kaden C. Lee is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 604 in Bethpage; it is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and WHEREAS, In 2008, Kaden C. Lee began his Scouting career as a Cub Scout in Pack 603; when he joined Troop 604 in 2013, he earned the Arrow of Light Award and, by May of that same year, he became a Scout; and WHEREAS, Kaden C. Lee quickly advanced through the Scouting ranks; he became a Tenderfoot Scout in May of 2014; Second Class Scout in December of 2014; First Class Scout three months later; Star Scout in February of 2016; and Life Scout in March of 2017, before earning the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout in February of 2019; and WHEREAS, Kaden C. Lee, a well-rounded young man who serves as a role model to his peers, has held several leadership positions within his troop, including: Den Chief and Senior Patrol Leader; he was also awarded the Order of the Arrow and Den Chief Service Awards; and WHEREAS, Kaden C. Lee has made persistent and steady progress through the ranks to achieve this prestigious award and has demonstrated his determination to prepare himself for a meaningful, productive role in society; currently, he is a junior at Bethpage Senior High School; 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, 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, Kaden C. Lee chose a task to benefit John F. Kennedy Middle School in Bethpage; he constructed and designed two picnic tables, two benches and planted flowers behind the school; the tables provided much needed seating and were positioned so all may enjoy the gardens; his fellow scouts donated many hours of their time to help Kaden reach his goal; and WHEREAS, Kaden C. Lee'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 Kaden C. Lee on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kaden C. Lee.