Congratulating Thomas Reiser upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

1059, Middletown, 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, Thomas Reiser lead a team of Scouts and volunteers in the repair and revitalization of the brick and mortar wall marking the entrance to Holy Cross Church in South Centerville; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Middletown, New York, is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, Thomas Reiser graduated from Minisink Valley High School, where he was an exceptional track and field athlete, becoming All-American in the hammer throw; and WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Thomas Reiser is currently competing on scholarship at the University of Wisconsin, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, In addition to this esteemed honor, Thomas Reiser was accepted into the Order of the Arrow, the National Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America reserved for the very select of Scouting; and WHEREAS, Thomas Reiser'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 Thomas Reiser on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Thomas Reiser.