Senate Resolution No. 2388

BY: Senator STEC

CONGRATULATING Kendrick Thomas Peters upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

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

WHEREAS, Kendrick Thomas Peters is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 70 in the Adirondack Council; and

WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and

WHEREAS, For his project, Kendrick Thomas Peters pressure washed and
stained the accessible ramp and porch of the Moriah Town Court House;
and

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

WHEREAS, Kendrick Thomas Peters' 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 Kendrick Thomas Peters on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kendrick Thomas Peters.