New York J 648: Congratulating Dexter J. Reid upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

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Senate Resolution No. 648
 Senator COMRIEBY:
         Dexter J. Reid upon the occasion ofCONGRATULATING
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most  prestigious  of  Scouting  honors, on March 9,
        2019
   Dexter J. Reid, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,WHEREAS,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle  Scout;
the  Eagle  Court  of  Honor ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 9,
2019; and
   Born on May 13, 2003, Dexter John Reid has been a member ofWHEREAS,
Boy Scouts of America Troop 144,  St.  Albans,  New  York,  since  2015,
during which time he has held the positions of Scribe, Patrol Leader and
Senior Patrol Leader; and
    With  sincere diligence and commitment, Dexter J. Reid hasWHEREAS,
moved steadily and progressed  through  the  ranks  as  follows:  Scout,
Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, 1st Class, Star, Life and Eagle; and
    Dexter  J.  Reid is a sophomore at St. Francis PreparatoryWHEREAS,
School where he plays the saxophone in the  Junior  Band;  he  has  also
played  Junior  Varsity  Soccer  and  was a member of the Junior Varsity
Track Team; and
   In addition, he is a member of U15 Travel Soccer  for  RealWHEREAS,
Chelsea New York Football Club in Division 1 EDP/Premier League; and
    America has achieved her greatest heights of glory throughWHEREAS,
the dedication, determination and tireless efforts  of  the  outstanding
citizens of this Nation; and
   It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of ourWHEREAS,
youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and
    The Boy Scouts of America and its members are dedicated toWHEREAS,
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and
   The highest achievement of leadership in  Scouting,  earnedWHEREAS,
by  approximately  five  percent of all Boy Scouts, is the distinguished
rank of Eagle Scout; and
   This outstanding young man has been  involved  in  ScoutingWHEREAS,
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
   For his project entitled "A Reading Circle," Dexter J. ReidWHEREAS,
collected  more  than  300 books from local families with grown children

and donated them to The Presbyterian Church of St. Albans  for  children
in his community; and
   His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizensWHEREAS,
of  St.  Albans  is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and
    As  he goes forward in his academic career, Dexter J. ReidWHEREAS,
aspires to study medicine and become a  pediatrician,  while  continuing
the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and
    Dexter  J. Reid's perseverance in rising through the ranksWHEREAS,
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
   This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school,WHEREAS,
his community, his State and his Nation, and no doubt his future will be
filled with accomplishments of equal importance; now, therefore, be it
    That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, inRESOLVED,
recognition of the significance  of  this  meritorious  achievement,  to
congratulate  and  honor  Dexter  J. Reid on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
   That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  beRESOLVED,
transmitted to Dexter J. Reid.