Senate Resolution No. 4827

BY: Senator BONACIC

CONGRATULATING Daniel Burns upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 6, 2018

WHEREAS, Daniel Burns, 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 6, 2018,
at the Holy Cross Parish Center in Middletown, New York; and

WHEREAS, The son of Michael and Diane Burns, Daniel is a member of
Boy Scouts of America Troop 1059 in Middletown, New York; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career, Daniel Burns has served in
numerous leadership positions and has enjoyed sharing his vast knowledge
and numerous experiences with the younger boys in the Troop; he is also
a member of both the Order of the Arrow and the Brotherhood; 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, Daniel Burns and a team of fellow Scouts
and volunteers installed two gardens on either side of Holy Cross
Church, and then erected 14 Stations of the Cross within the newly
planted gardens; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Burns' 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 Daniel Burns on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Daniel Burns.