LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Adam Shearer upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Adam Shearer, 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 in August 2013; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shearer is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 3097,
Big Flats, New York; 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, currently holding the position of Assistant Senior Patrol
Leader in his troop; he has attained all of the necessary achievements
for the Eagle Scout rank, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and
WHEREAS, For his project, Adam Shearer made bat boxes to place near
the camp ground at Park Station in Erin, New York; with a team of fellow
scouts and other youth volunteers, he built and stained four boxes, each
able to hold 200 bats; this effort will help reduce the number of
insects near the lake and campground, enhancing the enjoyment of Park
Station visitors, and benefiting the environment overall; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shearer'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 Adam Shearer on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Adam Shearer.