LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Paul F. Clark upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on April 2nd, 2016

WHEREAS, Paul F. Clark, 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 2nd, 2016,
at Sacred Heart Church, in Auburn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Paul F. Clark, the son of Larry and Cynthia Clark, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 21, Auburn, 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, Paul F. Clark, along with some volunteers,
first planned, designed and constructed a youth baseball field at Emer-
son Park in Auburn, New York, which will allow young people with differ-
ent ability levels to enjoy the game of baseball; and
WHEREAS, An honor student at Auburn High School, Paul F. Clark is a
member of the Varsity baseball team and President of the Curling Club;
he is also a member of the Future Business Leaders Group and served as
an intern with a local radio station, broadcasting both basketball and
hockey games; and
WHEREAS, After graduation, Paul F. Clark will attend Highpoint Univer-
sity, in Highpoint, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Paul F. Clark'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 Paul F. Clark on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paul F. Clark.