Senate Resolution No. 1015
BY: Senator STEC
CONGRATULATING Jayce Clement upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors
WHEREAS, Jayce Clement, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
and
WHEREAS, Jayce Clement is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
23, Tupper Lake, 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, It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our
youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and
WHEREAS, 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, Tupper Lake now has a semi-pro baseball team, and for his
project, Jayce Clement chose to construct and execute changes in the
ballfield to accommodate the baseball players; the dugouts that had been
buried for many years were unearthed and re-roofed by local baseball
enthusiasts; and Jayce and his volunteer crew painted the dugouts to
ready them for the teams; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of the Village of Tupper Lake, New York, are represented through his
project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment
to others; and
WHEREAS, Moving forward in his academic career, Jayce Clement will
soon complete his first year of North Country Community College in
Saranac Lake, New York, while continuing the ideals and principles of
the Boy Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Jayce Clement'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 Jayce Clement on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jayce Clement.
