Honor Eagle Scout Ian Miller

Senate Resolution No. 5373 BY: Senator BONACIC CONGRATULATING Ian Miller upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 2, 2018 WHEREAS, Ian Miller, 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 Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Hoffman Lodge No. 412, F. & A.M., Middletown, New York; and WHEREAS, The son of John and Christina Miller, Ian Miller is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 62, Goshen, New York; currently, he is a student at SUNY Orange but he wants to finish up his preliminary studies and transfer to SUNY New Paltz to continue his studies majoring in both Theater Arts and Secondary Social Studies Education; 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 four 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, Ian Miller renovated the waiting room at the Department of Social Services; and WHEREAS, Ian Miller'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 Ian Miller on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ian Miller.