LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Andrew York upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on March 2, 2014

WHEREAS, Andrew York, 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, March 2, 2014, at
the Ginegaw Lodge, Walworth, New York; and
WHEREAS, The son of Andrea and Carl York, Andrew Walter York is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 167; 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, Andrew made significant educational and
recreational enhancements to a hiking trail by installing tree identifi-
cations and benches; a supremely beneficial project, it was recognized
as the Eagle Project of the Month by the Seneca Waterways Council; and
WHEREAS, Working with a naturalist, Andrew identified 15 native
species of trees, and installed a 4 x 4 post at each tree; every post
was affixed with a plaque inscribed with interesting facts about the
tree, including its uses and its common and scientific names; he built
and had installed two benches located strategically along the trail to
provide resting spots for hikers; and
WHEREAS, Andrew is a consummate Scout, having been involved since
kindergarten and having served in several leadership positions, includ-
ing Senior Patrol Leader; he is a member of the Order of the Arrow, and
is a Leave No Trace Trainer; and
WHEREAS, In addition to Scouting, Andrew has a wide range of interests
and activities; he is active in a variety of sports, regularly performs
in theatre productions, is a musician, and is also involved in several
other school groups; and
WHEREAS, Andrew'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 Andrew York on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Andrew Walter York.