Senate Resolution No. 574

BY: Senator LAVALLE

CONGRATULATING Gavin Code upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on April14,
2019

WHEREAS, Gavin Code, 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, April 14, 2019, at
Mount Sinai High School, Mount Sinai, New York; and

WHEREAS, Gavin Code is a member of Boy Scouts of America, Mount
Sinai Troop 1776; he has held numerous positions within his Troop
including Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol
Leader, and Historian; and

WHEREAS, Outside of Scouting, Gavin Code is involved with his school
musicals and vocal ensembles, and enjoys acting and conducting; 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 approximately 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, Gavin Code built a wooden playbill display
case for Mt. Sinai High School; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of his community is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and

WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Gavin Code plans
on pursuing a degree in biology, while continuing the ideals and
principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Gavin Code'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 Gavin Code on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Gavin Code.