LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Ryan Boak upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on October 6, 2013

WHEREAS, Ryan Boak, 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, October 6, 2013,
at the Shortsville Rod-n-Gun Club, Shortsville, New York; and
WHEREAS, Ryan Boak, son of Harold and Becki Boak, is a member of Boy
Scouts of America Troop 39; 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
only 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, Ryan Boak revitalized the flower gardens at
the Canandaigua VA by weeding and clearing the flower beds, planting
flowers, as well as re-staining the fence surrounding the gardens; and
WHEREAS, Ryan Boak'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 Ryan Boak on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ryan Boak.