2011-K479
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Benjamin Harry Mrowka upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors
WHEREAS, Benjamin Mrowka, 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, May 15, 2011,
at Hartland Bible Church in Gasport, New York; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Mrowka is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
40; and
WHEREAS, America has achieved her 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 her glory; and
WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America 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
only five percent of all Boy 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 of
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and
WHEREAS, For his project, Benjamin Mrowka supervised the rebuilding
and painting of the Milk-Bar of the Cornell Cooperative Extension at the
Niagara County Fair Grounds; his hard work and dedication has revived
the appearance of the 4-H program; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Mrowka'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 Benjamin Harry Mrowka on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Benjamin Harry Mrowka.