Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 372 BY: Senator O'MARA CONGRATULATING Dylan James Beckhorn upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Dylan James Beckhorn, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; he was awarded this honor on November 28, 2018; and WHEREAS, Dylan James Beckhorn is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 2042 in Campbell, New York; 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, Dylan James Beckhorn, through planning and hard work, built a barbecue pit for his local family church; and WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career Dylan James Beckhorn is attending college and pursuing a degree, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Dylan James Beckhorn 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 Dylan James Beckhorn on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dylan James Beckhorn.