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.