Senate Resolution No. 974

BY: Senator JORDAN

CONGRATULATING Dillon Ray Schneider upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on May 11, 2019

WHEREAS, Dillon Ray Schneider, 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,
May 11, 2019, at the First Presbyterian Church in Valatie, New York; and

WHEREAS, Dillon Ray Schneider has been a member of Boy Scouts of
America Troop 114 in Valatie since October 8, 2013; throughout his
Scouting career, he has held many leadership positions including Scribe,
Librarian, Patrol Leader, and Troop Guide; and

WHEREAS, As a member of Troop 114, Dillon Ray Schneider has hiked,
backpacked, camped; he also went white water rafting, caving, rock
climbing, and took several deep sea fishing trips; and

WHEREAS, Dillon Ray Schneider has had many achievements, some of
which are: taking part in service projects, becoming a member of
Scouting's National Honor Society, and holding the rank of Ordeal Member
in the Order of the Arrow; and

WHEREAS, A junior at Ichabod Crane High School, this remarkable
young man was one of the first students to be named Rider of the Month,
a school award for good behavior; his future interests include story
writing, general contracting and working in the parks as a helper and
possibly as a Park Ranger; 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 he constructed a stone fire pit at the
Martin Van Buren Trails, allowing groups to take advantage of the

camping site as well as having a safe and functional place to have
campfires; his fellow scouts and leaders, and several members of his
community donated many hours of their time to help Dillon Ray Schneider
reach his goal; and

WHEREAS, Dillon Ray Schneider'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 Dillon Ray Schneider on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dillon Ray Schneider.