Senate Resolution No. 748

BY: Senator HELMING

CONGRATULATING Andrew D. Kennedy upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March
12, 2017

WHEREAS, Andrew D. Kennedy, 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,
March 12, 2017, at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Webster, New York; and

WHEREAS, Andrew D. Kennedy, son of Dave and Laurie Kennedy, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 110; 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, Andrew D. Kennedy organized and executed
an Interfaith Youth Day of Service and Festival; this project included
recruiting and organizing 30 volunteers from local youth and community
service organizations who collected and redistributed school supply bags
for local children and provided over 100 bags of clothing to the Asbury
First United Methodist Church Storehouse; and

WHEREAS, Andrew D. Kennedy was a member of the All-County Orchestra
and Band, All-State Orchestra, Band, Symphony Orchestra, and the
All-National Symphony Orchestra; and

WHEREAS, Andrew D. Kennedy has participated in his local and school
athletic programs as the goalkeeper for his school soccer team, as well
as serving as Captain of the Junior Varsity Soccer Team, the Varsity
Soccer Team and the Club Soccer Team; and

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

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Andrew D. Kennedy.