LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Evan Bates upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on April 13, 2013

WHEREAS, Evan Bates, 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 April 13, 2013, at St.
Paul's United Methodist Church, Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, Evan Bates is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 1
of the Hudson Valley Council, in Otisville, New York; 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, Evan Bates renovated and redesigned the
Wallkill Rotary sign on Route 211 in East Middletown, New York; he
refurbished the sign itself and cleared debris from its immediate
surrounding area, rendering the sign more visible to the citizens of the
community; and
WHEREAS, A loyal Scout since his days as a Tiger Cub, Evan Bates is
engaged with his community in other aspects as well; he is on the track
team at Minisink Valley High School and serves his church in various
leadership roles; and
WHEREAS, Evan Bates'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 Evan Bates on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Evan Bates.