LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Owen Marchand upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on May 3, 2015

WHEREAS, Owen Marchand, 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 Sunday, May 3, 2015, at
St. Martin Lutheran Church, Webster, New York; and
WHEREAS, Owen Marchand, the son of Paul and Eileen Marchand, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 110, Webster, 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, 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, Owen Marchand built and installed a handicap
accessible gate to allow persons with disabilities access to the Ironde-
quoit Community Garden; in addition, he helped to re-fence and plant
produce in the garden, and built a bench for people to sit and enjoy
their beautiful surroundings; and
WHEREAS, An honor roll student, Owen Marchand is also a participant of
both the Varsity Track and Cross-Country Team, the school band, the
Order of the Arrow, and a folk group at his church; and
WHEREAS, Owen Marchand'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 Owen Marchand on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Owen Marchand.