LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Boy Scouts of America Troop 416 upon
the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those organizations that are devoted to instilling in youth
the values of community service and civic responsibility; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has
provided boys and young men the opportunities to learn skills and to
take part in adventures; a Scout learns to camp and hike, and how to
live in the outdoors; a Scout also learns about the world around us and
studies citizenship in the community, in the Nation, and in the world;
scouting also gives a boy the experiences and responsibilities to help
him mature as a strong and confident adult; scouting is a doorway to
lifelong friendships; and
WHEREAS, Boy Scouts was founded in 1908, by Cavalry Officer Lieutenant
General Robert S.S. Baden-Powell, who later became Lord Baden-Powell;
Boy Scout organizations are found internationally in more than 100 coun-
tries; and
WHEREAS, From the very beginning, the Boy Scout code has emphasized
good citizenship, chivalrous behavior, skills in outdoor activities and
the execution of good deeds daily; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Boy Scouts
of America Troop 416 upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniver-
sary; and
WHEREAS, Founded in December of 1958, Troop 416 is a member of the Boy
Scouts of America Hudson Valley Council and Heritage District; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, Troop 416 has been charted by First
Presbyterian Church of Washingtonville, it has had over 350 Scouts and
has proudly graduated 72 Eagle Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Today, 42 members strong, Troop 416 is known as a camping and
backpacking troop which spends most of its time outdoors and emphasizes
leadership development in a structured, safe and fun outdoor oriented
program; and
WHEREAS, Troop 416 has completed several high adventure trips to Boy
Scout Camps such as Philmont in New Mexico, Florida's Sea Base and the
Northern Tier in Minnesota; it has completed numerous 50 mile treks over
five days including one most recently along the Appalachian Trail in
Vermont; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Troop 416 provides a considerable amount of
community service including fund drives for local families whose homes
were destroyed by fire, as well as donating food to the local food bank;
and
WHEREAS, The 50-year history of Troop 416 catalogues and records an
unremitting commitment to the ideals of honor and duty; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 50 years, Troop 416 has developed a proud
history, and has maintained the traditional values of Scouting; the
troop has been extremely active in the community by providing many Eagle
and community service projects; and
WHEREAS, Troop 416 has been and continues to be an asset to the commu-
nity; in addition to the service projects, the troop has developed many
young boys into responsible adults through the teaching of Scouting
ideals and training; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to add its commendation and
congratulations on this notable occasion, recognizing the proud history,
exemplary efforts and promising future of Troop 416 and its dedicated
leadership who have given so selflessly, with meritorious achievement,

in contributing to the education and development of the youth of their
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Boy Scouts of America Troop 416 upon the occasion of its 50th
Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Boy Scouts of America Troop 416.