Honor Kyle Bower Eagle Scout

2017 WHEREAS, Kyle Bower, 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 11, 2017, at Grace Lutheran Church, Greenwood Lake, New York; and WHEREAS, The son of Stephen and Karen Bower, Kyle Bower is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 477, Greenwood Lake, New York; and WHEREAS, Kyle Bower is a senior at Warwick Valley High School and will attend SUNY Orange in the fall to study criminal justice; 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, Kyle Bower improved the outdoor area and gazebo at the Greenwood Lake Senior Citizen's Center; he led his team of volunteers in refurbishing the gazebo by replacing the roof shingles and reinforcing attached benches, as well as in landscaping the surrounding area; and WHEREAS, Kyle Bower'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 Kyle Bower on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kyle Bower.