Evan For Troop And Veterans

LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Evan Lui upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on January 6, 2012

WHEREAS, Evan Lui, 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 Friday, January 6, 2012 at WC Mepham High School in Bellmore, New York; and

WHEREAS, Son of Beverly and Churk Lui, Evan Lui is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 577; 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, Evan Lui collected care packages and

donations to help support the members of the American Legion as well as patients at the Northport VA Medical Center; in all, he was able to collect 77 boxes consisting of 6,767 personal care items and enough funds to purchase 103 grocery gift cards; and

WHEREAS, Evan Lui'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 Evan Lui on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;

and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Evan Lui.

http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/J2847-2011