LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Brandon Miller upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Brandon Miller, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the
Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was celebrated on Saturday, January 3,
2015; and
WHEREAS, The son of Tracy McClintock and Justin Miller, and stepfa-
ther, Dan McClintock, Brandon Miller is a member of Boy Scouts of Ameri-
ca Troop 62, Goshen, New York; a 2014 graduate of Goshen High School,
Brandon currently attends the University of New Haven in West Haven,
Connecticut; 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
only 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, Brandon Miller refurbished and revamped
portions of Duane Bruen Memorial Park in the Village of Goshen, New
York, for visitors and residents to enjoy; he started by eliminating all
safety hazards and bringing other areas up to code; and
WHEREAS, Brandon Miller dug out sections beneath the swing set, play-
ground and carousel areas and filled them with fresh mulch for safety;
he added a lock box over the concrete slab that had exposed piping; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Brandon Miller replaced basketball hoops and
repainted the basketball court and added lines; he sanded and painted
the pavilion and playground equipment to remove graffiti; and
WHEREAS, Brandon Miller'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 Brandon Miller on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brandon Miller.