LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Glenn Edmund Spencer upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Glenn Edmund Spencer, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout and has been honored at an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony;
and
WHEREAS, Glenn Edmund Spencer, the son of Shawn and Barbara Spencer,
is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 255, Greater New York Coun-
cils, in Whitestone, New York sponsored by the Conron Camp Foundation;
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, Glenn Edmund Spencer's Eagle project involved extensive
restoration of the interior of St. John's Episcopal Church in Flushing's
Parish House; and
WHEREAS, The work Glenn Edmund Spencer undertook included the repair
of water-damaged wood and walls; the cleaning, sanding, priming and
painting of nine rooms, two hallways and two stairwells; repair of
damaged plumbing, and restoration of old damaged woodwork, all of which
has greatly improved and enhanced the Parish House and has , enabled it
to already have experienced much use of the building by the church and
local community groups; and
WHEREAS, Glenn Edmund Spencer'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 lead-
er, 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 Glenn Edmund Spencer on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Glenn Edmund Spencer.