Senate Resolution No. 983

BY: Senator LARKIN

CONGRATULATING Alexander R. Mott upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on April 1,
2017

WHEREAS, Alexander R. Mott, 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 1, 2017, at St. James Episcopal Church, Goshen, New York; and

WHEREAS, Alexander R. Mott is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 63, Goshen, New York; and

WHEREAS, The son of Stacy Mott, Alexander R. Mott is a senior at
Chester Academy and also studies computer networking and cyber security
at BOCES; 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, Alexander R. Mott constructed a Little
Free Library which consisted of a wooden structure in the shape of a
house mounted to a post; the library provides the community of
Deansboro, New York with a location to drop off and exchange books,
promoting education through reading; and

WHEREAS, Alexander R. Mott'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 Alexander R. Mott on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Alexander R. Mott.