2015-K1065
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2015-K1065
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Thomas B. Tierney III upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 15th, 2016
WHEREAS, Thomas B. Tierney III, 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,
May 15th, 2016, at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Geneva, New York; and
WHEREAS, Thomas B. Tierney III, son of Thomas and Pamela Tierney, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 4, Geneva, New York; 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, Thomas B. Tierney III repurposed the Geneva
Middle School's courtyard so that faculty and students could enjoy the
space and experience an outdoor classroom; and
WHEREAS, As project leader, Thomas B. Tierney III was responsible for
scheduling, coordinating, ordering and delivering materials; the project
required the removal and replacement of 60 tons of pebble stone, crusher
run stone and sand gravel prior to paving the courtyard and the addition
of flower beds and foliage; and
WHEREAS, After two years, Thomas B. Tierney III completed his project
and had accumulated over 700 hours of community service and construction
site management experience; the volunteers who helped him were members
of Boy Scout Troop 4, friends, parents and his brothers, Matthew and
Michael; and
WHEREAS, Thomas B. Tierney III'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 lead-
er, 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 Thomas B. Tierney III on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas B. Tierney III.
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15 / Mar / 2016
- ADOPTED
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