Senate Resolution No. 4285

BY: Senator KENNEDY

CONGRATULATING Ramon Winfrey Jr. upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Ramon Winfrey Jr., through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Ramon Winfrey Jr., a member of St. Martin de Porres' Troop
139, Buffalo, New York, is the son of Tiffany Lambert-Winfrey and Ramon
Winfrey Sr. and the brother of Cemone, Samira and Roman Winfrey; and

WHEREAS, An active and engaged scout, Ramon Winfrey Jr. held the
esteemed title of Senior Patrol Leader in 2016; and

WHEREAS, Outside of the troop, Ramon Winfrey Jr. is a senior at
Hutchinson Central Technical High School, where he is a member of the
football, track and field, and swim teams; 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 and in conjunction with the Buffalo Parks
Department and local community, Ramon Winfrey Jr. organized park
clean-up efforts which included painting structures and fixing damaged
signs; and

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

WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Ramon Winfrey
Jr. plans on pursuing a degree in computer science, while continuing
the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Ramon Winfrey Jr.'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 Ramon Winfrey Jr. on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ramon Winfrey Jr.