Senate Resolution No. 746

BY: Senator O'MARA

CONGRATULATING Theo Summerville upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Theo Summerville, 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 Tuesday,
May 21, 2019, at Elmira Holiday Inn, Elmira, New York; and

WHEREAS, The son of DiAndre and Tracy Summerville, Theo Summerville
is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 43 in Pine City, 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 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, Theo Summerville organized and raised the
necessary funds to construct and build an Aviary Sensory Loop at
Tanglewood Nature Center; the finished project includes signs using
high-contrast text and braille for those with varying sight limitations;
each sign explains the birds on site, as well as other wildlife found in
the loop; and

WHEREAS, Theo Summerville had a crew of over 20 volunteers and a
mobility specialist, all of whom donated many hours on this project; the
construction of this new trail will give those from Elmira and the
surrounding areas free access to a safe and educational experience in
the outdoors; and

WHEREAS, Theo Summerville's idea stemmed from a desire to create a
meaningful project to add to the community and spread a love of nature;
and

WHEREAS, Theo Summerville'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 Theo Summerville on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Theo Summerville.