Senate Resolution No. 2077

BY: Senator BRESLIN

CONGRATULATING Alexander Pattison upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on June 16, 2017

WHEREAS, Alexander Pattison, 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 Friday,
June 16, 2017, at the YMCA Pavilion in Bethlehem, New York; and

WHEREAS, Alexander Pattison is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 1075 in Delmar, 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 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, A freshman at Bethlehem Central Middle School, Alexander
Pattison backpacked with his troop to the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area
where they met a DEC Ranger who explained how there had been
environmental damage at the lean to sites due to excessive use; and

WHEREAS, For his project, Alexander Pattison first raised funds, and
then implemented environmental conservation measures in the Pharaoh Lake
Wilderness area; along with his fellow Scouts and six adults, he
delineated all trails leading to and from Watch Rock Point, planted
iceberg rocks in open areas to discourage people from tent camping in
non-permitted areas, transplanted trees to form a green barrier to keep
people on designated paths, and removed garbage; and

WHEREAS, Alexander Pattison'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 Alexander Pattison on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Alexander Pattison.