LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Ryan C. Nolan upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on June 12, 2016

WHEREAS, Ryan C. Nolan, 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 celebrated on Sunday, June 12,
2016, at the Poestenkill Firehouse, Poestenkill, New York; and
WHEREAS, Ryan C. Nolan, the son of Carla and John Nolan, is a member
of Boy Scouts of America Troop 528, Poestenkill, New York; and
WHEREAS, Since joining Troop 528, Ryan C. Nolan's achievements have
included Arrow of Light, Order of the Arrow Brotherhood and Ordeal
member, as well as earning 38 Merit Badges; and
WHEREAS, As a Junior attending Averill Park High School in Averill
Park, New York, Ryan C. Nolan has been active in Theater and Choir as
well as volunteering at the Veterans Miracle Center and serving as a
First Responder with the Poestenkill Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, After graduation next year, Ryan C. Nolan hopes to enter a
Pre-Med program and become an Emergency Room Doctor; 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, Ryan C. Nolan refurbished the Pavilion at
the Sullivan-Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill, New York; and
WHEREAS, Ryan C. Nolan'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 Ryan C. Nolan on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ryan C. Nolan.