Senate Resolution No. 792

BY: Senator JORDAN

CONGRATULATING Joseph Richter upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 21,
2021

WHEREAS, Joseph Richter, 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 Monday, June 21, 2021,
at the Grafton Lakes State Park Deerfield Pavilion, Grafton, New York;
and

WHEREAS, Joseph Richter is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
2526, in Averill Park, New York; 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
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and

WHEREAS, For his project, Joseph Richter cut a trail for off-road
biking in the Poestenkill Community Forest, a publicly accessible
property owned by the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance; and

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

WHEREAS, Joseph Richter'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
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 Joseph Richter on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Joseph Richter.