Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

of Sag Harbor; he has been a scout for 12 years, beginning as a

Tiger Scout in first grade; it is only with the continued diligence and

devotion of our youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain

her glory; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career he has been an example for

those who follow him; Sage P. Witty has volunteered more than 200

community service hours, yet still finds time to help his recently

widowed grandmother with chores; his sense of humor is notorious and the

harmless pranks he plays always brighten the day; and

WHEREAS, Currently, Sage P. Witty is in high school; upon graduation

he will be attending the University of West Virginia to pursue a degree

in Criminal Justice; 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, 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, Sage P. Witty focused on making an

inoperable trail system usable again; the five-mile Buckskill NW Loop

was abandoned because it was impossible to navigate with fallen trees

and brush overgrowth; he organized volunteers to help clear the trails

and make them once again available to hikers and bike riders; and

WHEREAS, Additionally, Sage P. Witty carved wooden maps that could

withstand the elements and direct users to the trails; his project took

hours to complete and the trails were re-opened with a special hike

of the East Hampton Trail Preservation Society; and

WHEREAS, Sage P. Witty'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 Sage P. Witty on achieving the rank of Eagle

Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be

transmitted to Sage P. Witty.