LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jed Moody upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on January 10, 2015

WHEREAS, Jed Moody, 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, January 10,
2015, at the Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire House in Lake George, New York;
and
WHEREAS, A senior at Lake George High School, Jed Moody is an active
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 13; he has served as Assistant
Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader and Troop Guide; 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, Jed Moody and his father first constructed
soccer goals out of PVC pipe and netting; he then participated in a
church mission trip to Haiti; along with other members of the Mission
Team, local teachers and students, they erected soccer goals at a coun-
try school outside Jeremie, Haiti; and
WHEREAS, Jed Moody'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 Jed Moody on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jed Moody.