Honor Chandler Kent Eagle Scout

2018, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Warwick, New York; and WHEREAS, Chandler Kent is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45 in Warwick, New York; and WHEREAS, An outstanding student at Warwick Valley High School, Chandler Kent is involved in numerous activities including Chess Club and Model UN Club; he is also a vital member of the soccer, track, wrestling, dive team, and swimming teams; and WHEREAS, Chandler Kent built his own computer, and was the recipient of the RIT Computing Medal Award; and WHEREAS, When he is not in school, Chandler Kent serves as a swim instructor, Red Cross Lifeguard, and an Advanced Healthcare Provider; he is CPR certified and earned a Waterfront Lifeguard Certificate; 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, It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; 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 only 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, Chandler Kent designed and then built nine wooden team benches for the Warwick Soccer Club; he also restored two vandalized benches; and WHEREAS, Chandler Kent'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 Chandler Kent on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Chandler Kent.