LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Joshua C. Van Patten upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors on May 1, 2016

WHEREAS, Joshua C. Van Patten, 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 1, 2016, at the Mexico VFW Post 369 in Mexico, New York; and
WHEREAS, Joshua C. Van Patten is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 825 in Mexico, 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, and has lived up to Scouting's ideals, attaining all of the
necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and
WHEREAS, For his project, Joshua C. Van Patten constructed a pavilion
at the Central Square Community Church in the Town of Hastings, raising
all of the money for the project, obtaining the required building
permits, ordering the building materials, and constructing the project;
and
WHEREAS, The perseverance of Joshua C. Van Patten 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 Joshua C. Van Patten on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joshua C. Van Patten.