Honor Eagle Scout Thomas Walter

Senate Resolution No. 5143 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER CONGRATULATING Thomas Walter upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 22, 2018 WHEREAS, Thomas Walter, 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 Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at the First Baptist Church of Chili; and WHEREAS, The son of Tom and Christina Walter, Thomas Walter is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 90, Rochester, 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 Walter constructed and installed a picnic table, a 189-square foot paver walkway, and a paver stone base for the table to sit on at Brookdale Brighton senior care facility; he also cleared a large stretch of overgrown brush surrounding a pond, creating a place of relaxation for members of the community; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Rochester, New York, is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, Thomas Walter is a student at Gates Chili High School; as he goes forward in his academic career, he plans on enlisting in the military to pursue a career in the United States Navy as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Thomas Walter'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 Walter on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Thomas Walter.