Senate Resolution No. 940 BY: Senator MAYER CONGRATULATING Logan Decker upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 11, 2023 WHEREAS, Logan Decker, 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 Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Pound Ridge Town Park, Pound Ridge, New York; and WHEREAS, Logan Decker is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 1, Pound Ridge, New York; and WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its glory; and WHEREAS, 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 the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and WHEREAS, For his project, Logan Decker established a new veteran's memorial at Pound Ridge Town Park; he built a stone wall with lights and plantings around the sides, as well as plaque mounted to its center recognizing the six areas of the military, including the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, Marines and the Space Force; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Pound Ridge 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, Logan Decker plans to continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Logan Decker'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 Logan Decker on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Logan Decker.