Senate Resolution No. 2651

BY: Senator MAYER

CONGRATULATING Isaiah Weir upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 11,
2022

WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Isaiah Weir has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the
Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022,
at Bronxville Scout Cabin, Bronxville, New York; and

WHEREAS, Isaiah Weir is a senior at Bronxville High School, New
York; this extraordinary young man is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 5, Bronxville, 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, 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, Isaiah Weir's project was to scan, label and organize the
correspondence of William Wilbur Weir, a missionary to Cyprus and
headmaster of the American Academy of Larnaca, Cyprus; Dr. Weir was able
to help young people from Greek, Turkish and Armenian backgrounds to
work together; through the effort of his great-grandson Isaiah, these
documents have now been made available; and

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

WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Isaiah Weir will
attend the University of Pennsylvania in August and hopes to study the
Classics; throughout his journey, this young man will continue with the
ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Isaiah Weir'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 Isaiah Weir on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Isaiah Weir.