Senate Resolution No. 1054

BY: Senator MONTGOMERY

CONGRATULATING Tyler Glenn Patrick upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on April 13, 2019

WHEREAS, Tyler G. Patrick, 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 Saturday,
April 13, 2019, at Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York;
and

WHEREAS, The son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Patrick, Tyler is a member of
Boy Scouts of America Troop 199; and

WHEREAS, A junior at Cypress Hill Collegiate Prep School, Tyler G.
Patrick began his career in Scouting at the young age of six; throughout
the years, he earned numerous ranks and awards, and was inducted into
the Order of the Arrow; he later served as his troop's representative to
the Order; and

WHEREAS, Through Scouting, Tyler G. Patrick learned to swim, and
consequently, earned his Lifesaving Merit Badge and was a vital member
of his school's swim team; 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 approximately 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, Tyler G. Patrick led a team of friends,
family and fellow Scouts to rebuild and paint a garden pergola which
provides a beautiful, peaceful place for students from I.S. 318 and
members of the community to relax and enjoy a quiet moment; and

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


WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Tyler G. Patrick
plans to study mechanical engineering at college; and

WHEREAS, Tyler G. Patrick'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 Tyler G. Patrick on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Tyler G. Patrick.