LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jeffrey R. Spawton upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on August 4, 2011

WHEREAS, Jeffrey R. Spawton, 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 Thursday, August 4,
2011, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Victor, New York; and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey R. Spawton, the son of James and Karen Spawton, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew 295; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 27, 1992, in Rochester, New York, Jeffrey R.
Spawton is a 2010 graduate of Victor Central High School; currently, he
is enrolled at SUNY at Buffalo where he is majoring in Business; 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, Jeffrey R. Spawton developed more than 100
"lock down" buckets for East High School which is in the Rochester City
School District; these five gallon pails included first aid, sanitary
and emergency materials for the students in the classrooms if they were
ever locked in for a period of time due to a dangerous situation such as
severe weather, weapons, or a neighborhood situation; and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey R. Spawton'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 Jeffrey R. Spawton on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jeffrey R. Spawton, 10 Latchmere Drive, Victor, New York
14564.