Senate Resolution No. 601

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Nathaniel Alexander Matteson upon
the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

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

WHEREAS, He is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 586 in Adams,
New York, and received his Eagle Scout Award on April 27, 2019; 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, 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 Eagle Scout project, Nathaniel Matteson designed
and planted a 1,700 square foot garden of native flowers, grasses and
shrubs to provide shelter to pollinator species of insects including
butterflies, birds and bees at Westcott Beach State Park; and

WHEREAS, The perseverance of Nathaniel Matteson 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 Nathaniel Alexander Matteson on achieving the
rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Nathaniel Alexander Matteson.