Senate Resolution No. 1653

BY: Senator BONACIC

CONGRATULATING Jason Call, Jr. upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on April
30, 2017

WHEREAS, Jason Call, Jr., 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,
April 30, 2017, at the White Sulphur Springs Fire House, White Sulphur
Springs, New York; and

WHEREAS, Jason Call, Jr., the son of Jason, Sr. and Renee Call, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 1717, Delaware River District,
Hudson Valley Council; the Troop is chartered by the White Sulphur
Springs United Methodist Church; 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 four 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, Jason Call, Jr. planted a Liberty Tree at
Walnut Mountain Park in Liberty, New York; and

WHEREAS, Jason Call, Jr.'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 Jason Call, Jr. on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jason Call, Jr.