Senate Resolution No. 2026
BY: Senator GAUGHRAN
CONGRATULATING Liam Davis upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 21,
2019
WHEREAS, Liam Davis, 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 Friday, June 21, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Liam Davis was a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 78
in Huntington, New York; throughout his Scouting career, he held
numerous leadership positions including Assistant Patrol
Leader/Quartermaster, Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, and Senior Patrol
Leader; and
WHEREAS, A 2018 graduate of Saint Anthony's High School, Liam Davis
was actively involved in numerous activities including National Honor
Society, the Leadership Team, SALT, Friar Faithful, Helping Hands, SA
Supers, and the Recycling Club; he was also a participant on Novice Crew
9; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Liam Davis is an altar server,
and has volunteered his time and energies to Huntington Interfaith
Homeless Initiative and Trocaire Food Drive; 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, Liam Davis designed, constructed and
replaced a retaining wall at the Little Shelter Animal Adoption & Rescue
Center; he also refurbished the landscaping around the enclosed area
where volunteers help potential pet owners become acquainted with the
dogs; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Huntington is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and
WHEREAS, Liam Davis' 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 Liam Davis on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Liam Davis.
