Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 5322 BY: Senator JACOBS CONGRATULATING Christopher John Collins upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 15, 2018 WHEREAS, Christopher John Collins, 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 Friday, June 15, 2018, at St. Christopher Church, Tonawanda, New York; and WHEREAS, The son of Suzanne and Michael Collins, Christopher John Collins is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 58, Tonawanda, New York; and WHEREAS, Christopher John Collins is a student at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute where he earned First Honors four consecutive years, and is designated a Brother Pompian Scholar; and WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious high school career, Christopher John Collins has been the JV White Lacrosse Team Captain and a member of the Varsity Soccer Team; he also serves as Senior Class Representative, and was a Science Olympiad top ten finisher in the identification of plants and animals; 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, Christopher John Collins established a community raised bed garden which supplies a local Outreach program with fresh produce; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Tonawanda, New York, is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Christopher John Collins plans on pursuing a medical degree at John Carroll University, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Christopher John Collins'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 Christopher John Collins on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Christopher John Collins.