Honor Justin Duryea Eagle Scout

Senate Resolution No. 5193 BY: Senator BONACIC CONGRATULATING Justin Duryea upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 3, 2018 WHEREAS, Justin Duryea, 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, June 3, 2018, at the Johnson Fire House Social Hall in Johnson, New York; and WHEREAS, Justin Duryea is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 58 in Slate Hill, New York, and is a senior at Minisink Valley High School; 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, Justin Duryea improved the overall appearance of the front of the Holy Counselor Lutheran Church in Sussex, New Jersey; he added mulch to the gardens, replaced the church's sign, and re-stained and repainted the mailbox and its post, handrails and the Church cross; and WHEREAS, Justin Duryea'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 Justin Duryea on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Justin Duryea.