Assembly Resolution No. 892

BY: M. of A. Burdick

CONGRATULATING Liam P. Smith upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 11,
2022

WHEREAS, Liam P. Smith, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Saturday, June
11, 2022, at the North Salem Middle/High School in North Salem, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Liam P. Smith joined Cub Scouts in the first grade and
became a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 4, Purdys, New York, in
the fifth grade; 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 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, Liam P. Smith has attended Camp Read and looks forward to
going to the Sea Base High Adventure Camp in the Florida Keys in 2023,
among other exciting excursions in his future; in addition to those
adventures, he has earned 23 merit badges; and

WHEREAS, Proving himself a trusted leader, Liam P. Smith held the
positions of Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol
Leader, all of which required his election by peers; and

WHEREAS, At Archbishop Stepinac High School, Liam P. Smith is a
member of the Cross Country and Lacrosse Teams and regularly achieves
the Honor Roll; and

WHEREAS, For his project, Liam P. Smith worked with Putnam AdvoCATS,
building six feral cat houses, helping to save the cats in poor weather
conditions, while making it easier for the Putnam AdvoCATS team to trap

the cats, neuter them, and release them again, ultimately helping reduce
the feral cat population; and

WHEREAS, There is a large need for the houses, especially near lakes
and reservoirs and at the home of a local resident; Liam P. Smith
designed the cat shelters to be large and wooden, and have hinges to aid
in taking the cats out, and to help with cleaning the shelters; and

WHEREAS, His care and compassion for the citizens of North Salem is
represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both
community and commitment to others; and

WHEREAS, Liam P. Smith'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 Liam P. Smith on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Liam P. Smith.