Senate Resolution No. 5860

BY: Senator LAVALLE

CONGRATULATING John P. Bertschi upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on July 29,
2018

WHEREAS, John P. Bertschi, 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 Sunday,
July 29, 2018, at the Griswold-Terry-Glover American Legion Post in
Southold, New York; and

WHEREAS, John Paul Bertschi is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 6 in Southold, 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, For his project, John P. Bertschi designed, constructed and
installed four six-foot benches at St. Agnes Catholic Church in
Greenport, New York; the benches provide a comfortable spot for elderly
parishioners to wait for their transportation back home after worship;
and

WHEREAS, John P. Bertschi'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 John P. Bertschi on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to John P. Bertschi.