Assembly Resolution No. 271
BY: M. of A. Burdick
CONGRATULATING Tyler A. Golisano upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 22,
2021
WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Tyler A.
Golisano has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Saturday,
May 22, 2021, at Croton Falls Fire Department, Croton Falls, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Tyler A. Golisano is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 4, Purdys, New York; and
WHEREAS, A senior at North Salem High School, Tyler A. Golisano
began his illustrious scouting career as a Cub Scout in first grade and
crossed the bridge to Boy Scouts in fifth grade; he has truly enjoyed
scouting to its fullest, taking advantage of all it has to offer; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Tyler A. Golisano has completed 26 merit
badges and rose through the leadership ranks from Patrol Leader to
Assistant Patrol Leader; 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, 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, Tyler A. Golisano constructed two canoe
racks for the Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park and Day Camp located
in the Town of North Salem, Westchester County, New York; and
WHEREAS, This vital project entailed leading his fellow scouts and
26 volunteers in the cutting and removal of weeds and underbrush from
the location which was replaced with filter fabric and sand; in
addition, a sign was mounted to the equipment shed to remind its users
of the importance of canoe safety; and
WHEREAS, Tyler A. Golisano's dedication to the safety and well-being
of the citizens of his community is represented through his project and
demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others;
and
WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Tyler A.
Golisano plans on attending college in the fall, while continuing the
ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Tyler A. Golisano'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 Tyler A. Golisano on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Tyler A. Golisano.
