In recognition of the positive difference he has made in the lives of children and the community, Assembly Republican Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) was honored with the “Distinguished Citizen Award” from the Seneca Waterways Council Boy Scouts during its annual “Youthpower Dinner” last Friday in Geneva.
“As a former Boy Scout, receiving the Seneca Waterways Council Boy Scouts ‘Distinguished Citizen Award’ is a privilege, an honor and something I will always treasure. Words simply won’t do justice to how humbled I am to receive this recognition,” Kolb said.
“Scouting has been instilling positive values, building character, encouraging self reliance and promoting a genuine spirit of public service for 100 years. This proud and honorable tradition is especially needed today to ensure youths receive encouragement to work hard and reach their fullest potential. I am one of the millions of people who proudly support scouting and want it to continue building the next generation of American leaders for another 100 years,” Kolb stated.
“Working closely with Brian Kolb in the Assembly, I personally know of his tireless commitment to helping inspire and encourage young New Yorkers. He is especially deserving of tonight’s prestigious recognition and I am very pleased to see him receive it,” said Assemblyman Bob Oaks (R,C-Macedon), who serves with Kolb in the Assembly, is the Conference’s Deputy Republican Leader, and is also a Board Member for the Seneca Waterways Council BSA.
Joining Kolb in receiving the Distinguished Citizen Award on Friday were Keuka College President Joseph Burke; Diane Burke, Professor and Chair of Education at Keuka College; and Robert Schick, Chief Executive Officer of Lyons National Bank and a member of Keuka College’s Board of Trustees.
Kolb regularly conducts recognition ceremonies for Eagle Scouts and presents them with Assembly citations to honor their achievements.
Incorporated in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of the country’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, as noted on its website. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and helps develops personal fitness. The Seneca Waterways Council BSA serves youths in Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Seneca and Yates counties.
