LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jarrod Roelands upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors, on June 14, 2015

WHEREAS, Jarrod Roelands, 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, June 14, 2015,
at the Newark First United Methodist Church, Newark, New York; and
WHEREAS, Jarrod Roelands, the son of Stephen and Julie Roelands, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 122, Newark, New York; and
WHEREAS, Jarrod Roelands was the recipient of several awards and acco-
lades including the 2010 God and Church Award, the Watersports Merit
Badge at Babcock Hovey, and a 2013 Coaches Award for swimming; and
WHEREAS, In his school, Jarrod Roelands serves as the captain of both
his cross country team and swimming team; 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, Jarrod Roelands refurbished a large room at
the Calvary Church in Newark, New York; he sanded, mudded, primed and
painted the area; and
WHEREAS, Jarrod Roelands' 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 Jarrod Roelands on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jarrod Roelands.