Honor Eagle Scout Tyler Patrick

April 13, 2019, at Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, The son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Patrick, Tyler is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 199; and WHEREAS, A junior at Cypress Hill Collegiate Prep School, Tyler G. Patrick began his career in Scouting at the young age of six; throughout the years, he earned numerous ranks and awards, and was inducted into the Order of the Arrow; he later served as his troop's representative to the Order; and WHEREAS, Through Scouting, Tyler G. Patrick learned to swim, and consequently, earned his Lifesaving Merit Badge and was a vital member of his school's swim team; 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 approximately 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, Tyler G. Patrick led a team of friends, family and fellow Scouts to rebuild and paint a garden pergola which provides a beautiful, peaceful place for students from I.S. 318 and members of the community to relax and enjoy a quiet moment; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Brooklyn, 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, Tyler G. Patrick plans to study mechanical engineering at college; and WHEREAS, Tyler G. Patrick'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 Tyler G. Patrick on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Tyler G. Patrick.