Senate Resolution No. 5143

BY: Senator RANZENHOFER

CONGRATULATING Thomas Walter upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 22, 2018

WHEREAS, Thomas Walter, 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 Tuesday, May 22, 2018,
at the First Baptist Church of Chili; and

WHEREAS, The son of Tom and Christina Walter, Thomas Walter is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 90, Rochester, 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, Thomas Walter constructed and installed a
picnic table, a 189-square foot paver walkway, and a paver stone base
for the table to sit on at Brookdale Brighton senior care facility; he
also cleared a large stretch of overgrown brush surrounding a pond,
creating a place of relaxation for members of the community; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Rochester, New York, is represented through his project and
demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others;
and

WHEREAS, Thomas Walter is a student at Gates Chili High School; as
he goes forward in his academic career, he plans on enlisting in the
military to pursue a career in the United States Navy as an Explosive
Ordnance Disposal technician, while continuing the ideals and principles
of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Walter'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 Thomas Walter on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Thomas Walter.