Senate Resolution No. 2549

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

CONGRATULATING Luke Martin upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on February 2,
2020

WHEREAS, Luke Martin, 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, February 2,
2020; and

WHEREAS, Luke Martin is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 43
in Sea Cliff, New York; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career, Luke Martin has held
numerous leadership positions including Quarter Master, Assistant Senior
Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader; he has also enjoyed numerous activities
with his troop, especially when they sailed through the Bahamas, hiked
the Great Smoky Mountains, and canoed through Northern Maine; 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 approximately 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, Luke Martin led a team of his fellow
Scouts to create a living rosary garden for his local parish, St.
Boniface; through his outstanding efforts, the garden is a beautiful
place for community members to come to pray, meditate, reflect, and most
importantly, remember their loved ones; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Sea Cliff is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and

WHEREAS, Luke Martin'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 Luke Martin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Luke Martin.