Senate Resolution No. 1871
BY: Senator GAUGHRAN
CONGRATULATING Ryan Miller upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on July 21,
2019
WHEREAS, Ryan Miller, 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, July 21, 2019,
at the Dix Hills Fire Department Headquarters, Dix Hills, 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, Ryan Miller, who began as a Cub Scout in 2006, has been a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 409 of Dix Hills since 2011; and
WHEREAS, Ryan Miller's steady, persistent progress through the ranks
of Scouting to achieve this prestigious award demonstrates his
determination to prepare himself for a meaningful, productive role in
society; his exemplary performance in Scouting will serve as a beacon to
those Scouts who follow him; 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 approximately 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, Ryan Miller planned and constructed park
benches for a 9/11 memorial dedicated to a local fallen firefighter; in
addition, he built a walkway around the memorial and renovated the area
using decorative rocks, new grass and foliage; to complete his project
he held a car wash and obtained donations from local businesses; and
WHEREAS, Ryan Miller'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 culture; 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 Ryan Miller on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ryan Miller.
