Senate Resolution No. 4773

BY: Senator MARCHIONE

CONGRATULATING Tim Gregg upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on April 29,
2018

WHEREAS, Tim Gregg, 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, April 29, 2018, at
the Elks Lodge in Mechanicville, New York; and

WHEREAS, Tim Gregg is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 4035;
and

WHEREAS, Throughout his scouting career, Tim Gregg has successfully
achieved numerous ranks and earned 45 Merit Badges; he has also held
several leadership positions including Assistant Patrol Leader,
Quartermaster, and Den Chief; and

WHEREAS, Tim Gregg was the recipient of many awards and accolades
including the Order of the Arrow, Arrow of Light, Firem'n Chit, Polar
Bear Swim, Totin' Chip, Trail To 1st Class, and World Conservation; and

WHEREAS, An expert swimmer, Tim Gregg served as a lifeguard for
Rotary Scout Reservation where he taught all available merit badge
classes to scouts on the waterfront; 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, Tim Gregg'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 Tim Gregg on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Tim Gregg.