Senate Resolution No. 832

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Aidan Race upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Aidan Race, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, He is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 586 in Adams,
New York, and received his Eagle Scout award on April 27, 2019; 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 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, 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 Eagle Scout project, Aidan rebuilt a decrepit
baseball field in Adams, New York; and

WHEREAS, The perseverance of Aidan Race 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 Aidan Race on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Aidan Race.