LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Alex Savin upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on January 16, 2010

WHEREAS, Alex Savin, 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 Saturday, January 16,
2010, at the Queensbury Senior Citizens Center, Queensbury, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Alex Savin, the son of Thomas and Patty Savin, is a member of
Boy Scouts of America, Twin Rivers Council, Wakpominee District, South
Glens Falls, Troop 9; 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, Alex Savin sent handmade blankets to the
troops in Iraq, as well as built nesting boxes for injured wildlife who
are being rehabilitated by the North Country Wild Care volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Alex Savin'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 Alex Savin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alex Savin, 14 Rush Hollow Court, Queensbury, New York 12804.