Senate Resolution No. 3394

BY: Senator BONACIC

CONGRATULATING Thomas Reiser upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on December 30,
2017

WHEREAS, Thomas Reiser, 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 Saturday, December 30,
2017, at Holy Cross Church, Middletown, New York; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Reiser is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
1059, Middletown, New York; 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, Thomas Reiser lead a team of Scouts and
volunteers in the repair and revitalization of the brick and mortar wall
marking the entrance to Holy Cross Church in South Centerville; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Middletown, New York, is represented through his project and
demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others;
and

WHEREAS, Thomas Reiser graduated from Minisink Valley High School,
where he was an exceptional track and field athlete, becoming
All-American in the hammer throw; and

WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Thomas Reiser is
currently competing on scholarship at the University of Wisconsin, while
continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, In addition to this esteemed honor, Thomas Reiser was
accepted into the Order of the Arrow, the National Honor Society of the
Boy Scouts of America reserved for the very select of Scouting; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Reiser'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 Thomas Reiser on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Thomas Reiser.