LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jeffrey V. Kmiecinski upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 28, 2014

WHEREAS, Jeffrey V. Kmiecinski, 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,
June 28, 2014, at St. Martin Evangelical Lutheran Church in Webster, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey V. Kmiecinski, son of Elizabeth and the late Thomas
Kmiecinski, is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 110, Penfield,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey V. Kmiecinski is a member of the Class of 2014 at
Webster Thomas High School; 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 V. Kmiecinski renovated two rooms at
the HOPE House in Webster, New York, which are used to display donated
women's clothing so that customers can shop; he cleaned, painted, and
replaced ceiling tiles to greatly improve the appearance of the rooms,
and benefit those who use the services; and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey V. Kmiecinski chose to help the HOPE House for his
project due to his several years of volunteer work there; and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey V. Kmiecinski'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 Jeffrey V. Kmiecinski 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 V. Kmiecinski.