J 2197: 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.