Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

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.