Congratulating James Griffith upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 21, 2026

Senate Resolution No. 2190

BY: Senator MARTINS

        CONGRATULATING James Griffith upon the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most  prestigious  of  Scouting  honors, on June 21,
        2026

  WHEREAS, James Griffith, 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 Sunday, June 21, 2026,
at Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, Manhasset, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  James  Griffith  is  a  member  of  Scouts  BSA  Troop 71,
Plandome, 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, Scouts BSA 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 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, James Griffith partnered with the Udalls
Cove Preservation Committee to refine and expand an  existing  trail  in
Little  Neck,  planning and leading a team to clear and extend the trail
and line it  with  wood  chips  in  order  to  improve  its  safety  and
accessibility for the community; and

  WHEREAS,   He   demonstrated   exceptional   initiative   and  civic
responsibility by raising the resources necessary for  his  Eagle  Scout
project  through  organizing  a  beach  cleanup  fundraiser and securing
support  from  family  and  friends,   thereby   contributing   to   the
beautification and betterment of the community; and

  WHEREAS,  James  Griffith  began  his Scouting journey in elementary
school as a Cub Scout in Pack 101, and after earning the Arrow of Light,
the highest honor in Cub Scouting, joined Troop 71 where he demonstrated
leadership, service, and perseverance; and

  WHEREAS, Through his years in Scouting, James Griffith  developed  a
deep  appreciation  for  the outdoors and built lasting memories through
weekend campouts, summer camping at Onteora  Scout  Reservation,  hikes,
and evenings spent around the campfire with fellow Scouts; and


  WHEREAS,  James  graduated from Manhasset High School in 2025, where
he excelled academically through numerous Honors and Advanced  Placement
courses and participated in the Cross Country and Track and Field teams,
as well as the Engineering Club; and

  WHEREAS,  James  is  currently  a  sophomore at Texas A&M University
majoring in engineering, and continues  to  demonstrate  leadership  and
service  through  his  involvement  in  the Theta Chi fraternity, Aggies
Promoting Literacy, and  the  Society  of  Technological  Evolution  and
Engineering Leadership; and

  WHEREAS,  James  Griffith'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  James  Griffith on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to James Griffith.