Senate Resolution No. 2766

BY: Senator O'MARA

CONGRATULATING Martin Jander upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 19,
2017

WHEREAS, Martin Jander, 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 Monday, June 19, 2017;
and

WHEREAS, Martin Jander is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 2,
Ithaca, New York; and

WHEREAS, A senior at Ithaca High School, Martin Jander joined Troop
2 in September of 2010; throughout his years of scouting, he has
demonstrated extraordinary leadership skills, serving in such capacities
as Quartermaster and Patrol Leader; and

WHEREAS, Outside of scouting, Martin Jander is a member of the
Cascadilla Boat Club rowing team; in 11th grade he joined the Ithaca
High School Model UN and planned Social Justice Week; he plans to attend
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) to study
environmental resource engineering; 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, Martin Jander improved a playground and
built a large sandbox area for preschoolers at First Congregational
Church of Ithaca; and

WHEREAS, Martin Jander'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 Martin Jander on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Martin Jander.