Bill Text: NY J02624 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Shiv A. Khanna upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 4, 2022

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-05-17 - ADOPTED [J02624 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J02624-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2624

BY: Senator MAYER

        CONGRATULATING Shiv A. Khanna upon the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 4, 2022

  WHEREAS,  Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Shiv A. Khanna
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle  Scout;
the  Eagle  Court  of  Honor  ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 4,
2022, at Holy Family Church, New Rochelle, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Shiv A. Khanna is a member of Boy Scouts of  America  Troop
15, New Rochelle, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  A graduate of New Rochelle High School, Shiv A. Khanna was
a member of numerous programs, such as, New Rochelle High School's track
and field team, National Honor Society and Ignite program; and

  WHEREAS, At the age of  six,  Shiv  A.  Khanna  began  his  scouting
adventure as a Cub Scout in New Rochelle Pack 15; he joined Scouting for
the  opportunity  to  be  involved  in  outdoor  activities; some of his
fondest memories as a Cub Scout are of the Pinewood Derby,  it  being  a
great introduction to building something and testing it out in a fun and
exciting competition; and

  WHEREAS,  Upon  earning  the  Arrow  of  Light in 2013, Shiv proudly
crossed over to the Boy Scouts and joined New Rochelle Troop  15;  as  a
Boy  Scout,  he  participated  in Summer Camp in the Adirondacks, in the
woods he learned new skills; at camp, the swimming, canoeing, and  other
activities,  were  anticipated  with  trepidation,  but  there was great
satisfaction in facing these fears and  ultimately  enjoying  these  new
experiences; and

  WHEREAS,   With   a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  his
community, Shiv A. Khanna has given tirelessly of his time and  energies
to provide service to others, establishing a high standard of excellence
and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; 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  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, Shiv A. Khanna restored and  beautified  a
trail  spur  of  the Westchester County six-mile Colonial Greenway; mold
and mildew was removed off the catwalks and improvements  were  made  by
removing trees and debris, as well as widening the trail; in addition to
the  satisfaction  of  doing  this, Shiv proudly received a commendation
from the Commissioner of Parks  and  Recreation  for  the  City  of  New
Rochelle; and

  WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of   Westchester   County   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, Shiv A. Khanna
is studying mechanical engineering and economics  at  Tufts  University,
Boston, he plans on continuing with the ideals and principles of the Boy
Scouts; and

  WHEREAS,  Shiv  A. Khanna'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  Shiv  A. Khanna on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Shiv A. Khanna.