Honor Eagle Scout Kulwanoski

May 21, 2017, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Williamsville, New York; and WHEREAS, Benjamin Kulwanoski is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 457, Onondaga District, Greater Niagara Frontier Council; and WHEREAS, A senior at Williamsville High School, Benjamin Kulwanoski has been very active with the stage crew; after graduation, he plans to study technical theater at Niagara University; and WHEREAS, A history buff, Benjamin Kulwanoski has enjoyed leading his troop in War of 1812 reenactments each September at Fort George in Canada; this summer, he will work as an historical interpreter at Old Fort Niagara; 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, Benjamin Kulwanoski worked with the Town Planning Board and Historical Preservation Committee to design and lead a team of scouts to install a concrete pad and metal bench across from the Gold Star Memorial at Amherst State Park; and WHEREAS, Benjamin Kulwanoski'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 Benjamin Kulwanoski on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Benjamin Kulwanoski.