LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Timothy Snyder upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Timothy Snyder, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the
Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Warwick, New York; and
WHEREAS, The son of Erin and David Snyder, Timothy Snyder is a member
of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45; 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, Timothy Snyder refurbished the prayer garden
of St. Stephen the First Martyr Parish in Warwick; to accomplish this
ambitious task, which involved installing irregular stone paths, statu-
ary, fencing, benches, and plants, this enterprising Scout led and coor-
dinated 54 volunteers in eight work sessions, in addition to raising the
necessary funds and materials to implement the project; and
WHEREAS, Timothy Snyder'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, Timothy Snyder is a junior at Warwick Valley High School
where he serves as a class officer; he is also a member of the varsity
football team, and participates in junior varsity soccer and basketball,
and varsity track; 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 Timothy Snyder on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Timothy Snyder.