Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

June 16, 2017, at the YMCA Pavilion in Bethlehem, New York; and WHEREAS, Alexander Pattison is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 1075 in Delmar, 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, A freshman at Bethlehem Central Middle School, Alexander Pattison backpacked with his troop to the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area where they met a DEC Ranger who explained how there had been environmental damage at the lean to sites due to excessive use; and WHEREAS, For his project, Alexander Pattison first raised funds, and then implemented environmental conservation measures in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area; along with his fellow Scouts and six adults, he delineated all trails leading to and from Watch Rock Point, planted iceberg rocks in open areas to discourage people from tent camping in non-permitted areas, transplanted trees to form a green barrier to keep people on designated paths, and removed garbage; and WHEREAS, Alexander Pattison'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 Alexander Pattison on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Alexander Pattison.