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.