Senate Resolution No. 1874

BY: Senator MARCHIONE

CONGRATULATING Tyler D. McFarland upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on May 6, 2017

WHEREAS, Tyler D. McFarland, 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,
May 6, 2017, at St. George's Episcopal Church, Clifton Park, New York;
and

WHEREAS, The son of Marc and Misty Quail, Tyler D. McFarland is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 6, Clifton Park, New York; and

WHEREAS, Tyler D. McFarland began his Scouting program in 2006, as a
Tiger Cub in Scout Pack 43 before joining Boy Scout Troop 6 in 2010;
through the years he has held several leadership positions including
patrol leader, scribe and assistant patrol leader; and

WHEREAS, Along his path to Eagle, Tyler D. McFarland has earned
several important distinctions within the Boy Scouting organization
including Tenderfoot Rank, Second Class Rank, First Class Rank, Star
Rank, Life Rank, and various merit badges; 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, Tyler D. McFarland made improvements to
the hallway outside the library of St. George's Episcopal Church; in
addition to painting the walls and ceiling, he constructed and installed
a name tag board; and

WHEREAS, Tyler D. McFarland'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 Tyler D. McFarland on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Tyler D. McFarland.