LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jeremy K. Langdale, Jr. upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 11, 2016

WHEREAS, Jeremy K. Langdale, Jr., 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 11, 2016, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Warwick, New York; and
WHEREAS, Jeremy K. Langdale, Jr. is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 45, Warwick, New York; and
WHEREAS, On February 12, 2008, Jeremy K. Langdale, Jr. began his
scouting career; through the years, he earned 22 Merit Badges, the
National Outdoors Award, the T45 Scout Spirit Award, the TMR Museum
Explorer, and the TMR Museum Historian Awards, as well as the Camping
Award; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Jeremy K. Langdale, Jr. camped 54 nights, hiked 25
miles, and volunteered 34.2 service hours; and
WHEREAS, A natural leader, Jeremy K. Langdale, Jr. held several posi-
tions including Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, and Quartermas-
ter; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Warwick Valley High School, Warwick, New York,
Jeremy K. Langdale, Jr. currently attends Pace University where he is
majoring in Adolescent Education with a concentration in History; and
WHEREAS, As a student at Warwick Valley High School, Jeremy K. Lang-
dale, Jr. participated in several musical groups such as the Wind Ensem-
ble, Jazz Band, and Concert Band; a talented actor, he was a member of
the Drama Club, and the Performance Company at New York Renaissance
Faire; and
WHEREAS, A hard-working athlete, Jeremy K. Langdale, Jr. was a valu-
able part of the Aqua Gems Swim Team and the Renzo Gracie MMA Academy;
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, Jeremy K. Langdale, Jr. restored numerous
New York State Historic Markers for The Warwick Historical Society;
these signs were created in the early part of the 20th Century to desig-
nate locations of historical and/or cultural significance throughout
Warwick; and
WHEREAS, Jeremy K. Langdale, Jr.'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 Jeremy K. Langdale, Jr. on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jeremy K. Langdale, Jr.