Congratulating Kai Henrichs upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 31, 2026

Senate Resolution No. 2197

BY: Senator MARTINS

        CONGRATULATING  Kai  Henrichs upon the occasion of
        receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
        most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 31, 2026

  WHEREAS, Kai Henrichs, through his diligence and  rigorous  efforts,
has  attained Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 31,  2026,
at Mineola High School in Garden City Park, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Kai  Henrichs is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 45, Mineola,
New York; and

  WHEREAS, Kai Henrichs has  achieved  this  high  honor  through  his
steadfast   commitment   to   the   principles  of  Scouting,  including
leadership, service, citizenship, and personal responsibility; and

  WHEREAS, A resident of Franklin Square, New York, Kai  Henrichs  was
born on April 2, 2008, and has demonstrated excellence both academically
and within his community; and

  WHEREAS,  Kai Henrichs attended H. Frank Carey High School, Class of
2026, where he distinguished himself through participation  in  numerous
extracurricular  activities,  including  the  Sewanhaka District Varsity
Swim Team, Long Island Express Swim Club, Senior High Chorus, and  Youth
Alive Club; and

  WHEREAS,  Kai  Henrichs  has  earned multiple awards recognizing his
athletic excellence and leadership,  including  Most  Improved  Swimmer,
Coaches Award, Captains Award, and Honor Patrol of the Year; and

  WHEREAS, As part of the requirements for attaining the rank of Eagle
Scout,  Kai  Henrichs completed a meaningful and lasting service project
involving the renovation of the courtyard at St. John's Lutheran Church,
including removal of overgrowth and shrubbery, installation of  a  stone
border  wall with weed barrier fabric, and construction of a stone patio
and courtyard table, thereby creating a functional and welcoming outdoor
community space; and

  WHEREAS, Kai Henrichs began his Scouting journey with Cub Scout Pack
372 in Franklin Square, New York, earning the Arrow of  Light  Award  on
March  2,  2019, before continuing his advancement with Scouts BSA Troop
45 in Mineola; and

  WHEREAS, Through years of perseverance and commitment, Kai  Henrichs
advanced  through  the  ranks  of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First
Class, Star Scout, and Life Scout, ultimately completing his Eagle Scout
project on May 7, 2025, successfully passing his Eagle  Scout  Board  of
Review on September 28, 2025, and earning the rank of Eagle Scout; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his  Scouting  journey, Kai Henrichs served in
leadership roles  including  Assistant  Patrol  Leader,  Patrol  Leader,
Scribe,   and   Senior   Patrol   Leader,  exemplifying  responsibility,
leadership, and service to his troop; and


  WHEREAS,  Kai  Henrichs  earned an impressive array of merit badges,
including required badges such as Camping, Citizenship in the Community,
Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship  in  the  World,  Citizenship  in
Society,  Communications,  Cooking,  Lifesaving,  Environmental Science,
First Aid, Swimming, Personal Fitness, Personal Management,  and  Family
Life,  as  well  as  elective merit badges including Canoeing, Kayaking,
Rowing, Rifle Shooting,  Shotgun  Shooting,  Aviation,  and  Search  and
Rescue; and

  WHEREAS,  Kai  Henrichs  has  demonstrated outstanding dedication to
service, leadership, and personal excellence, earning  the  respect  and
admiration of his family, friends, fellow Scouts, and community members;
and

  WHEREAS, With aspirations to serve in the United States Marine Corps
in aviation avionics, Kai Henrichs exemplifies the values of discipline,
duty,  and  civic  responsibility  that  define the finest traditions of
Scouting and citizenship; and

  WHEREAS, This  Legislative  Body  pauses  in  its  deliberations  to
recognize  that  Kai Henrichs is a credit to his family, his school, his
community, his State, and his Nation, and his future is expected  to  be
marked by continued achievement and service; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Kai Henrichs upon the occasion of  receiving  the  rank  of
Eagle  Scout,  the  highest honor bestowed by the Boy Scouts of America,
and to commend him  for  his  dedication  to  service,  leadership,  and
excellence; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kai Henrichs.