LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Greggory Pirie upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors, on April 11, 2015

WHEREAS, Greggory Pirie, 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, April 11, 2015,
at the Community Alliance Church, Hoosick Falls, New York; and
WHEREAS, Greggory Pirie, the son of Debbie and Fred Pirie, is a member
of Boy Scouts of America Troop 63, Hoosick Falls, New York; he graduated
from Hoosick Falls Central School in June of 2014, with an Advanced
Regents Diploma; and
WHEREAS, As a student at Hoosick Falls Central School, Greggory Pirie
was a member of the band, drama club, and both the varsity wrestling and
baseball teams; for the past three summers, he held the position of
instructor/lifeguard/counselor at Camp Wakpominee, Fort Ann, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Today, Greggory Pirie is a student at Paul Smith's College,
Paul Smiths, New York, majoring in hospitality/business; he also is a
participant of the outing club, and is employed as a lifeguard at the
college pool; 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, Greggory Pirie constructed 30 wooden duck
boxes for the Pioneer Fish and Game Club; the boxes were placed through-
out the region in order to maintain and record nesting data; and
WHEREAS, Greggory Pirie'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 Greggory Pirie on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Greggory Pirie.