Assembly Resolution No. 891
BY: M. of A. Burdick
CONGRATULATING Gavin D. Smith upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 11,
2022
WHEREAS, Gavin D. Smith, 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 11,
2022, at the North Salem Middle/High School in North Salem, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Gavin D. Smith joined Cub Scouts in the first grade and
became a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 4, Purdys, New York, in
the fifth grade; 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, Gavin D. Smith has attended Camp Read and Sea Base High
Adventure Camp in the Florida Keys during his time in Boy Scouts, among
other exciting adventures; in addition to these adventures, he has
earned 24 merit badges; and
WHEREAS, Proving himself a trusted leader, Gavin D. Smith held the
positions of Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, and Senior Patrol Leader, all
of which required his election by peers; and
WHEREAS, A student at Archbishop Stepinac High School, Gavin D.
Smith is a member of the Cross Country and Spring Track Team, and was
inducted into the National Honor Society; he was also selected as the
Archbishop Stepinac High School junior class representative for Boys'
State 2022, representing the Ernest Pasqua Post No. 1506 American
Legion; and
WHEREAS, For his project, Gavin D. Smith worked with The Putnam
Humane Society, painting 24 dog pens and an unused shed in a light blue
color; he chose this blue because it is a color dogs can see and is
calming and helpful to them after stressful transits; and
WHEREAS, The unused shed was turned into a memorial for animals and
donors who have passed away, and is decorated with an alternating
pattern of white flowers and gray paw print river rocks which will
display the names of the donors and animals; Gavin D. Smith also
constructed an enclosed recycled materials bulletin board which is hung
on the fence near the entrance to the shelter; and
WHEREAS, His care and compassion for the citizens of North Salem is
represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both
community and commitment to others; and
WHEREAS, Gavin D. Smith'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 D. Smith on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Gavin D. Smith.
