Senate Resolution No. 1498

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Harrison Cooper Schonberg upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on March 20, 2019

WHEREAS, Harrison Cooper Schonberg, through his diligence and
rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious
rank, Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony held on March 20,
2019, at the Canton Masonic Lodge, Canton, New York; and

WHEREAS, Harrison Cooper Schonberg of Lisbon, New York is a member
of Boy Scouts of America Troop 27; it is only with the continued
diligence and devotion of our youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America
will maintain her glory; and

WHEREAS, Harrison Cooper Schonberg is a third generation Eagle Scout
joining his father, Dr. Karl Schonberg who earned his award in 1983, and
his grandfather, Dr. Jackson Schonberg who earned his award in 1953; 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, 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 approximately 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, Harrison Cooper Schonberg developed and
supervised the construction of two footbridges and an informational
kiosk at the War of 1812 gravesite which is located in the Town of
Pierrepont, New York; and

WHEREAS, Harrison Cooper Schonberg'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 Harrison Cooper Schonberg on achieving the rank
of Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Harrison Cooper Schonberg.