Bill Text: NY J02404 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Kayla Christel upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 19, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-14 - ADOPTED [J02404 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02404-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2404

BY: Senator THOMAS

        CONGRATULATING Kayla Christel upon the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 19, 2024

  WHEREAS,  Through her diligence and rigorous efforts, Kayla Christel
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle  Scout;
the  Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024;
and

  WHEREAS, Kayla Christel is the  first  female  Eagle  Scout  of  Boy
Scouts of America Troop 230 B&G, Oceanside, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  America has achieved its 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 its 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 woman has been involved in  Scouting
for  many  years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals and has attained all
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community  service
project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and

  WHEREAS, Her dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of her community is represented through her project and demonstrates her
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and

  WHEREAS,  As she goes forward in his academic career, Kayla Christel
plans is pursuing a degree in Physical  Education  from  SUNY  Cortland,
while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

  WHEREAS,  Kayla  Christel's perseverance in rising through the ranks
to Eagle Scout is a strong indication of her ability to master difficult
tasks; her accomplishment will enable her 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 her family, her school,
her community, her State and her Nation, and no doubt her 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  Kayla  Christel on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Kayla Christel.