LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Tyler Daniel Wolcott upon the
occasion of achieving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 2, 2013

WHEREAS, Tyler Daniel Wolcott, 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 2, 2013, at the First Baptist Church of Wyoming, New York; and
WHEREAS, Tyler Daniel Wolcott, son of Chris and Lois Wolcott, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 650, Wyoming, New York; he is the
oldest of three children, and just completed his first year in the
School of Architecture at Syracuse University; 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, Tyler Daniel Wolcott designed a footbridge
for the First Baptist Church of Wyoming, New York, to allow access to
the new grounds and pavilion recently constructed for the church and
community; the bridge was aesthetically designed by Tyler, and with the
help of fellow scouts, community, and family, was completed for all to
enjoy; and
WHEREAS, Tyler Daniel Wolcott'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 lead-
er, 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 Tyler Daniel Wolcott on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tyler Daniel Wolcott.