Senate Resolution No. 3298

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Christopher Hilts upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on August
12, 2017

WHEREAS, Christopher Hilts, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, He received his Eagle Scout award on Saturday, August 12,
2017; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Hilts is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 55 located in Dexter, 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, Christopher Hilts reconstructed Lyme Lane,
a nature trail located behind his school which had become neglected; his
project included trimming and mulching trails, cleaning and staining a
walkway bridge, replacing decorative bushes, and constructing tree
identification signs, as well as a trail head map depicting the mileage
of various trails; and

WHEREAS, The perseverance of Christopher Hilts 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 Christopher Hilts on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Christopher Hilts.