LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Gerard Charles Jonathan Kolz upon
the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Gerard Charles Jonathan Kolz, through his diligence and rigor-
ous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held at the
Canandaigua Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, Canandaigua, New York; and
WHEREAS, Gerard Charles Jonathan Kolz of Rushville, New York, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 53, Seneca Waterways Council; 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 Eagle Project, Gerard Charles Jonathan Kolz organized
and directed the funding, material procurement, and construction of
shelving for the Friendship House Food Pantry and Thrift Store in
Middlesex, New York; he also led church members, classmates, fellow
troop members, family and friends in successfully completing the
project; and
WHEREAS, Gerard Charles Jonathan Kolz'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 lead-
er, 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 Gerard Charles Jonathan Kolz on achieving the
rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gerard Charles Jonathan Kolz.