Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

May 6, 2017, at St. George's Episcopal Church, Clifton Park, New York; and WHEREAS, The son of Marc and Misty Quail, Tyler D. McFarland is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 6, Clifton Park, New York; and WHEREAS, Tyler D. McFarland began his Scouting program in 2006, as a Tiger Cub in Scout Pack 43 before joining Boy Scout Troop 6 in 2010; through the years he has held several leadership positions including patrol leader, scribe and assistant patrol leader; and WHEREAS, Along his path to Eagle, Tyler D. McFarland has earned several important distinctions within the Boy Scouting organization including Tenderfoot Rank, Second Class Rank, First Class Rank, Star Rank, Life Rank, and various merit badges; 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 only 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, Tyler D. McFarland made improvements to the hallway outside the library of St. George's Episcopal Church; in addition to painting the walls and ceiling, he constructed and installed a name tag board; and WHEREAS, Tyler D. McFarland'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 Tyler D. McFarland on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Tyler D. McFarland.