Assembly Resolution No. 298

BY: M. of A. Thiele

CONGRATULATING Spencer William Maginsky upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on June 1, 2019

WHEREAS, Spencer William Maginsky, 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, June 1, 2019, at The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of
Jesus and Mary, Southampton, 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, Spencer William Maginsky, who began as a Tiger Cub at the
age of six, is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 58 in
Southampton; he is a senior at Southampton High School and plans to
attend a four year university to pursue a degree in Computer
Science/Engineering, in order to incorporate his love of computers with
the outdoors; and

WHEREAS, This impressive young man has earned approximately 40 merit
badges throughout his Scouting career; he has also received many
accolades such as Emergency Preparedness, Firem'n Chit, and Totin' Chit;
and

WHEREAS, Spencer William Maginsky is knowledgeable in leadership and
training, having qualified as Troop Guide, Patrol Leader, and Certified
Instructor in Fireman Chit; he successfully completed Junior Leader
Orientation Workshop and National Youth Leadership Training as well; and

WHEREAS, In addition to Scouting, Spencer William Maginsky counseled
and instructed young golfers between the ages of 5-12 at Poxabogue Golf
Camp; 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, Spencer William Maginsky planned and
constructed eight bat houses on and around the Southfork Natural History
Museum property; brown bats, long eared bats, and red bats will use and
benefit from these dwellings; and

WHEREAS, Bats eat mosquitoes which carry West Nile Virus and other
diseases; this project is a sustainable way to control disease without
the use of chemicals; and

WHEREAS, Spencer William Maginsky'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 Spencer William Maginsky on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Spencer William Maginsky.