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Senate Resolution No. 2193

BY: Senator MARTINS

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

WHEREAS, Thomas Maichin, 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, Thomas Maichin 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, Thomas Maichin began his Scouting journey as a Tiger Scout in Cub Scout Pack 3, where he earned the Arrow of Light, Cub Scouting's highest honor, before crossing over to Troop 71; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his years in Scouting, Thomas Maichin assumed leadership roles including Troop Guide, Assistant Patrol Leader, and Patrol Leader, developing leadership skills and strong friendships with his fellow Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Maichin created many meaningful experiences through Scouting, including time spent at Onteora Scout Reservation and Schiff Scout Reservation; and

WHEREAS, For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Thomas Maichin planned, organized, and led the creation of 30 diabetic care kits for newly diagnosed patients at NYU Langone Health; and

WHEREAS, Inspired by his own experience living with Type 1 Diabetes, Thomas Maichin coordinated fundraising efforts, sourced and assembled essential medical and comfort supplies, and worked directly with healthcare professionals to ensure each care kit would provide

meaningful support to patients and their families during the early stages of diagnosis; and

WHEREAS, Through his Eagle Scout Service Project, Thomas Maichin not only provided practical resources to newly diagnosed patients, but also offered encouragement and a sense of community to individuals and families navigating the challenges of a new diagnosis; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of his outstanding efforts and service, Thomas Maichin will be honored as the Youth Achievement Award recipient at NYU's Bite of Hope program in November, benefiting the Pediatric Diabetes Program; and

WHEREAS, As part of his broader commitment to service, Thomas Maichin organized a fundraiser benefiting a local veteran food bank and arranged for representatives to speak with his Troop in order to raise awareness and support for veterans in need; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Maichin further enriched the educational experiences of his fellow Scouts by inviting his engineering teacher, Mr. Carr, an Eagle Scout himself, from Manhasset High School to speak to Troop 71 and present an engineering-focused discussion; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Maichin is currently a junior at Manhasset High School, where he is an active member of the Engineering Club and Key Club; he also participates in the ACES Mentor Program of Greater New York, exploring careers in architecture, construction, and engineering; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his academic and service achievements, Thomas Maichin is in his second year working as a lifeguard, competes on the varsity baseball team and a competitive travel baseball team, and enjoys snowboarding in his free time; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Maichin'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 Thomas Maichin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Thomas Maichin.

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