Honor Eagle Scout Ryan Braster

2019, at Mineola High School, Garden City Park, New York; and WHEREAS, Ryan Braster has been a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45, Mineola, New York, since 2012, during which time he has held several leadership positions, including Assistant Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader of the Panther Patrol; 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, Ryan Braster began his illustrious scouting career as a member of Cub Scout Pack 246, where he served as Den Chief; and WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Ryan Braster is most proud of winning Patrol of the Year as Assistant Patrol Leader; and WHEREAS, Ryan Braster is a senior at Chaminade High School where he was a member of the Cross Country Track Team; in addition, he works as a lifeguard and water safety instructor at the Mineola pool; 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, Ryan Braster worked with the Northport Veteran's Hospital, raising funds to purchase first aid kits, tools, flashlights and bins for homeless veterans who were transitioning into their own homes; he also visited with veterans currently living at the VA Hospital; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Northport, 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, Ryan Braster plans on pursuing a degree in engineering from Manhattan College School of Engineering, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Ryan Braster'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 Ryan Braster on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ryan Braster.