Senate Resolution No. 1556
BY: Senator GAUGHRAN
CONGRATULATING Christopher Stronstad upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on May 31, 2019
WHEREAS, Christopher Stronstad, 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, Christopher Stronstad 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 2007, Christopher Stronstad began his Scouting career as
a Cub Scout in Pack 603; when he joined Troop 604 in 2012, he earned the
Arrow of Light Award; in June of that same year, he became a Scout; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Stronstad quickly advanced through the Scouting
ranks; he became a Tenderfoot Scout in September of 2013; Second Class
Scout in January of 2014; First Class Scout in May of 2014; Star Scout
in May of 2016; and Life Scout in April of 2017, before earning the
distinguished rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Stronstad, a well-rounded young man who serves
as a role model to his peers, has held several leadership positions
within his troop, including: Quarter Master, Patrol Leader, and ASPL for
two years in a row; he also earned a special achievement, the Bronze
Palm; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Stronstad 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 senior at Bethpage Senior
High School; after graduating, he plans on attending SUNY Ithaca where
he will study Biology; 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, Christopher Stronstad chose a task to
benefit Bethpage Housing Authority by enhancing the grounds; he built
and placed eight flower planters, as well as a resting bench; he also
planted flowers in the flower planters and seeded the dirt for new
grass; his fellow scouts and leaders, and several members of his
community donated many hours of their time to help Christopher reach his
goal; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Stronstad'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 Christopher Stronstad on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Christopher Stronstad.