Assembly Resolution No. 468

BY: M. of A. Burdick

CONGRATULATING Patrick Stanton upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 11,
2023

WHEREAS, Patrick Stanton, 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 Sunday,
June 11, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Born on June 3, 2005, Patrick Stanton is a senior at White
Plains High School and a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 73, White
Plains, New York; and

WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its glory; and

WHEREAS, 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
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and

WHEREAS, For his project, Patrick Stanton constructed and installed
two kiosks to hold a map illustrating the full route of the Jack
Harrington Greenway, one at the new Northern Terminus at Bryant Avenue,
and a second at the traditional main entrance at Gedney Way; after
designing the kiosks using a Computer Assisted Design program, he worked
with approximately 12 fellow scouts to build and install them, before
collaborating with members of the White Plains High School National Arts
Honor Society to commission an original map to educate Greenway users
about the route; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of his community 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, Patrick Stanton
plans to continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Stanton'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 Patrick Stanton on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Patrick Stanton.