LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Austin J. Maitland upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on April 26, 2014

WHEREAS, Austin J. Maitland, 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, April 26,
2014, at the North Ontario United Methodist Church in Ontario, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Austin J. Maitland, the son of Janet and Jason Maitland, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 127, Ontario, New York; and
WHEREAS, Austin J. Maitland has held several positions of leadership
within the Scouts including webmaster, patrol leader, and senior patrol
leader in 2012 and 2013; he is also a member of the Order of the Arrow;
and
WHEREAS, Active in numerous activities in his school and community,
Austin J. Maitland participates in annual weeklong mission trips with
his church to repair the homes of the less fortunate, and is a member of
the Wayne Central High School tennis team; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, he is an active member of his school's Jazz
Band, Concert Band, Pit Orchestra, and National Honor Society, complet-
ing various community service projects with all four; and
WHEREAS, Austin J. Maitland has performed as a principal Saxophone
player in select groups such as the Roberts Wesleyan College Honors
Band, Hochstein Youth Wind Symphony, and the Wayne All-County Band;
after graduating from Wayne Central High School, he plans to pursue an
education in business administration and finance; 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, Austin J. Maitland coordinated with leaders
of both Ontario Parks and Recreation and Scout leaders to determine what
volunteer efforts at Casey Park would best serve the community; this
deserving Scout developed a plan to clear and prepare an area for the
installation of new park benches by the ore bed; he identified a design,
obtained approval from the Park, and managed the construction of two
permanent benches for installation in an area of Casey Park within the
Town of Ontario; and
WHEREAS, Austin J. Maitland'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 Austin J. Maitland on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Austin J. Maitland.