Assembly Resolution No. 431

BY: M. of A. Brabenec

CONGRATULATING Nicolas Colban upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 9, 2019

WHEREAS, Nicolas Colban, 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, June 9, 2019,
at the Greenwood Lake Elks Lodge, Greenwood Lake, New York; and

WHEREAS, The son of William and Rosemarie Colban, Nicolas Colban is
a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 121; 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, 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, Nicolas Colban built an information kiosk
for the New York/New Jersey Trail Conference to mark out: Long Path
Trail; this kiosk was built off-site; its pieces were then hiked up to
the spot where it was assembled on-site; because the location was on top
of a steep hill, Nicolas had to drill and pin the kiosk into a rock
ledge; and

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

WHEREAS, Nicolas Colban'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 Nicolas Colban on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Nicolas Colban.