Senate Resolution No. 1657

BY: Senator MARCHIONE

CONGRATULATING Adam L. Bollinger upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 21,
2017

WHEREAS, Adam L. Bollinger, 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,
May 21, 2017, at the Brookhaven Golf Course in Porter Corners, New York;
and

WHEREAS, Adam L. Bollinger is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 18 in Greenfield Center, New York; and

WHEREAS, A 2016 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, Adam L.
Bollinger was the recipient of a Magis Scholarship from Lemoyne College
where he was accepted into the five and one-half year Masters of
Engineering Program which is shared jointly by Lemoyne and Syracuse
University; 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, Adam L. Bollinger worked with the
Greenfield Town Board to design, build and install a new sign for the
Brookhaven Town Park and Golf Course; prior to erecting the sign, he
raised funds to purchase the products needed for the project; and

WHEREAS, Adam L. Bollinger'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 Adam L. Bollinger on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Adam L. Bollinger.