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

Senate Resolution No. 2192

BY: Senator MARTINS

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

  WHEREAS, William McLean, 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,  William  McLean  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,  William McLean began his Scouting journey with Troop 71 in
2018 following his years as a member of Cub Scout Pack 3, where he first
developed the values of leadership, service, and responsibility; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his  years   in   Scouting,   William   McLean
consistently  served  as  a  patient  and dutiful role model for younger
Scouts and gradually evolved  into  a  motivated  and  respected  leader
within Troop 71; and

  WHEREAS,  William McLean created many meaningful experiences through
Scouting, including participating in the cowboy shoot  at  Schiff  Scout
Reservation,  weekend  outings  at  Harriman  State Park, and late-night
campfire conversations during summer camp at Onteora Scout  Reservation;
and

  WHEREAS, William McLean faithfully served Troop 71 in the leadership
positions  of Patrol Leader and Instructor during the final two years of
his time with  the  Troop,  demonstrating  dedication,  mentorship,  and
commitment to his fellow Scouts; and

  WHEREAS, William McLean earned the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout
on  November  25,  2025, in recognition of his perseverance, leadership,
and service to the community; and

  WHEREAS,  For  his  Eagle  Scout  Service  Project,  William  McLean
organized and led the  creation  of  a  long-term  garden  at  Manhasset
Congregational  Church  Nursery School, revitalizing a neglected area of
an important community center and place of learning; and

  WHEREAS, Funded through  a  garage  sale  and  community  donations,
William  McLean's  Eagle  Scout  project  involved  multiple  stages  of
weeding, planting, mulching, and maintenance, and was completed with the
assistance of more than two dozen Scouts, parents, and  family  members;
and

  WHEREAS,  During  his  time at Manhasset High School, William McLean
excelled academically through numerous  Honors  and  Advanced  Placement
courses while serving as a dedicated member of the rowing team; and

  WHEREAS, William McLean is currently completing his freshman year at
Hamilton College, where he is presently an undecided major and an active
member  of  the  Brothers  organization  on  campus; he looks forward to
carrying the values of perseverance, leadership, and  service  instilled
in him through Scouting into all of his future endeavors; and

  WHEREAS,  William  McLean'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  William  McLean on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to William McLean.