Senate Resolution No. 661

BY: Senator BRESLIN

CONGRATULATING Karl O. Platt IV upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March
26, 2017

WHEREAS, Karl O. Platt IV, 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 March 26,
2017, at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, Karl O. Platt IV is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
278, Colonie, New York; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his designation as Eagle Scout, Karl O.
Platt IV is currently a brotherhood member of the Boy Scouts of America
Order of the Arrow, where he guides other scouts to live by the scout
law, to serve their Troop and the local community; 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, Karl O. Platt IV developed and installed
directional placard signs to be placed throughout Colonie High School;
the signs are used regularly by visitors and new students, and in the
event of an emergency, provide easy direction for First Responders; and

WHEREAS, Karl O. Platt IV'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 Karl O. Platt IV on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Karl O. Platt IV.