Senate Resolution No. 5322

BY: Senator JACOBS

CONGRATULATING Christopher John Collins upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on June 15, 2018

WHEREAS, Christopher John Collins, 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 15, 2018, at St. Christopher Church, Tonawanda, New York;
and

WHEREAS, The son of Suzanne and Michael Collins, Christopher John
Collins is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 58, Tonawanda, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Christopher John Collins is a student at St. Joseph's
Collegiate Institute where he earned First Honors four consecutive
years, and is designated a Brother Pompian Scholar; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious high school career, Christopher
John Collins has been the JV White Lacrosse Team Captain and a member of
the Varsity Soccer Team; he also serves as Senior Class Representative,
and was a Science Olympiad top ten finisher in the identification of
plants and animals; 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, Christopher John Collins established a
community raised bed garden which supplies a local Outreach program with
fresh produce; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Tonawanda, New York, 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, Christopher John
Collins plans on pursuing a medical degree at John Carroll University,
while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Christopher John Collins'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 Christopher John Collins on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Christopher John Collins.