Senate Resolution No. 1055

BY: Senator MONTGOMERY

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

WHEREAS, Jonathan 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, Jonathan is a member
of Boy Scouts of America Troop 199; and

WHEREAS, A senior at Nelson Mandela High School, Jonathan Patrick
began his career in Scouting as a Bear Cub in 2008; throughout the
years, he served as Patrol Leader and then Senior Patrol Leader, and
attended Scout camp every year; later, he spent two summers working as a
counselor for Aquehonga Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camp; and

WHEREAS, Through Scouting, Jonathan Patrick has learned how to swim
and cook and developed wilderness survival skills; he also gained a
better understanding of both government and public service; 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, Jonathan Patrick partnered with the
Library of Congress and fellow Scouts to interview several African
American female veterans; the women discussed their upbringing, careers
in the military, challenges they have faced, and the life they lead
today; the detailed interviews then were sent to the Library of Congress
where they are stored for future generations to view and learn about
some of the brave women who have served our country; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the well-being of the citizens of
Brooklyn, the State of New York and the entire United States 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, Jonathan Patrick
plans to attend trade school to study construction, while continuing the
ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Jonathan 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 Jonathan Patrick on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

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