Honor Zachary Patterson's Eagle Scout

Senate Resolution No. 2437 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Zachary John Patterson upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Zachary John Patterson, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout, on May 9, 2017; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held in June, 2017, at the Alexandria Bay American Legion; and WHEREAS, Zachary John Patterson is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 65, Alexandria Bay, 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, and has lived up to Scouting's ideals, attaining all of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and WHEREAS, For his project, Zachary John Patterson organized and performed a free concert for residents of Gordon Court, a retirement community in Alexandria Bay, New York; and WHEREAS, The perseverance of Zachary John Patterson 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 Zachary John Patterson on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Zachary John Patterson.