Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 1214 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER CONGRATULATING Richard Christian Hamilton upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 23, 2017 WHEREAS, Richard Christian Hamilton, 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 Tuesday, May 23, 2017; and WHEREAS, Richard Christian Hamilton is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 440, of St. Gregory the Great Parish, Williamsville, 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, Richard Christian Hamilton organized, planned and led a dinner for needy families at the Demakos Community Center at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Buffalo, New York; he secured all necessary food and resources for the event; approximately

100 guests attended; and WHEREAS, Richard Christian Hamilton'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 Richard Christian Hamilton on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Richard Christian Hamilton.