Assembly Resolution No. 844

BY: M. of A. Brabenec

CONGRATULATING Liam Patrick Carney upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on March 21, 2020

WHEREAS, Liam Patrick Carney, 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,
March 21, 2020, at Elks Lodge No. 2067, Greenwood Lake, New York; and

WHEREAS, The son of Vincent and Linda Carney, Liam Patrick Carney is
a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 121; 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, 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, Liam Patrick Carney has earned 41 merit badges and has held
the respected positions of both Troop Guide and Senior Patrol Leader;
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, Liam Patrick Carney renovated the deck of
the Religious Education Building of the Church of the Holy Rosary; this
entailed demolishing and removal of the existing deck and installing a
6x30 deck; he also planted shrubs and flowers around the new deck to
make it more appealing; and

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

WHEREAS, Liam Patrick Carney'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 Liam Patrick Carney on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Liam Patrick Carney.