Senate Resolution No. 329

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Dylan Atkinson upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on January 31,
2017

WHEREAS, Dylan Atkinson, 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 Tuesday, January 31,
2017; and

WHEREAS, Dylan Atkinson is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
23 in Watertown, 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, and has lived up to Scouting's ideals, attaining all of
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and

WHEREAS, For his project, Dylan Atkinson solicited donations of wood
which were used to build bench seating in a gazebo located at the
Arsenal Street Cemetery in Watertown, New York; and

WHEREAS, Dylan Atkinson'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 Dylan Atkinson on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dylan Atkinson.