Honor Daniel Burns' Eagle Scout

Senate Resolution No. 4827 BY: Senator BONACIC CONGRATULATING Daniel Burns upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 6, 2018 WHEREAS, Daniel Burns, 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, May 6, 2018, at the Holy Cross Parish Center in Middletown, New York; and WHEREAS, The son of Michael and Diane Burns, Daniel is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 1059 in Middletown, New York; and WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career, Daniel Burns has served in numerous leadership positions and has enjoyed sharing his vast knowledge and numerous experiences with the younger boys in the Troop; he is also a member of both the Order of the Arrow and the Brotherhood; 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, Daniel Burns and a team of fellow Scouts and volunteers installed two gardens on either side of Holy Cross Church, and then erected 14 Stations of the Cross within the newly planted gardens; and WHEREAS, Daniel Burns' 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 Daniel Burns on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Daniel Burns.