Senate Resolution No. 918

BY: Senator THOMAS

CONGRATULATING Scott Freese upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

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

WHEREAS, Scott Freese is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
485, Franklin Square, 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, 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, Scott Freese facilitated the Troop's
charter organization - Wesley United Methodist Church; Scott arranged
for a donation of shelving for extra storage, he then organized, cleaned
and painted the storage room; and

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

WHEREAS, This young man is a devoted member of his community; he
loves volunteering, especially tutoring ENL students at John Street; he
is also an avid baker, loves archery and is involved in many of his
class of 2021 activities; and

WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Scott Freese
will miss H. Frank Carey High School, but plans on attending VCU in the
fall as a first step towards a career in becoming a Guidance Counselor,
while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Scott Freese'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 Scott Freese on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Scott Freese.