Honor Eagle Scout Dexter Reid

2019; and WHEREAS, Born on May 13, 2003, Dexter John Reid has been a member of 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 WHEREAS, With sincere diligence and commitment, Dexter J. Reid has moved steadily and progressed through the ranks as follows: Scout, Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, 1st Class, Star, Life and Eagle; and WHEREAS, Dexter J. Reid is a sophomore at St. Francis Preparatory 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 WHEREAS, In addition, he is a member of U15 Travel Soccer for Real Chelsea New York Football Club in Division 1 EDP/Premier League; 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 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 entitled "A Reading Circle," Dexter J. Reid 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 WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of St. Albans is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Dexter J. Reid aspires to study medicine and become a pediatrician, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Dexter J. Reid'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 Dexter J. Reid on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dexter J. Reid.