Senate Resolution No. 1534

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Brandon Gregory Davis upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on May 14, 2017

WHEREAS, Brandon Gregory Davis, 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 Sunday, May
14, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Brandon Gregory Davis has been involved in scouting since
the second grade; 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 lived up to Scouting's
ideals, attaining all of the necessary achievements, including
completion of a community service project, which was successfully
planned, developed and executed; and

WHEREAS, For his project, Brandon Gregory Davis worked on the Barnes
Settlement Cemetery Veterans' Memorial where he constructed a small
enclosure to protect the memorial wall; in addition, he conducted
research on the veterans buried there regarding where they served and
the branch of the military they served under; this information is now
listed on the memorial; and

WHEREAS, The perseverance of Brandon Gregory Davis 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 Brandon Gregory Davis on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Brandon Gregory Davis.