Senate Resolution No. 2607

BY: Senator STEC

CONGRATULATING Gavin Lee Barber-Spoor upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Gavin Lee Barber-Spoor, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony will be held at the
North Country Veterans Association in Plattsburgh, New York, on
Saturday, June 22, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Gavin Lee Barber-Spoor is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 8046 in Beekmantown, 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
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; Gavin
Lee Barber-Spoor officially became an Eagle Scout on September 25, 2023;
and

WHEREAS, Gavin Lee Barber-Spoor contributed his time and hard work
to complete his project for the Beekmantown Central School where he
graduated in 2023; and

WHEREAS, For his Scouting project, Gavin Lee Barber-Spoor expanded a
designated outdoor area to house the honeybees for the Agriculture
Program; the same space is to be utilized by an agriculture class; and

WHEREAS, Gavin Lee Barber-Spoor'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, Gavin Lee Barber-Spoor's dedication to the well-being of
the citizens of Beekmantown is represented through his devotion to
community and commitment to others; and

WHEREAS, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school,
his community, his State, and his Nation; undoubtedly, 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 Gavin Lee Barber-Spoor on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Gavin Lee Barber-Spoor.