Honor Eagle Scout Ian Kuebler

2017 WHEREAS, Ian Kuebler, 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 Sunday, April 2, 2017, at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Webster, New York; and WHEREAS, Ian Kuebler, son of Gerry and Elizabeth Kuebler, is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 110, Seneca Waterways Council; 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, Ian Kuebler beautified the back entrance of Holy Trinity Church by planting trees and flowers while removing the outdated plants; he also installed a stone bench for reflection on church grounds, and washed the mold and dirt off of a retaining wall; this vital project took over 290 hours and more than 30 volunteers to complete; and WHEREAS, Besides his scouting duties, Ian Kuebler is a member of the Aquinas Institute's Ice Hockey Team and Lacrosse Team and enjoys golf; and WHEREAS, In addition to being an outstanding athlete, Ian Kuebler is a stellar student and subsequently has been the recipient of several awards including the prestigious Hands of Christ Award from the Catholic Diocese of Rochester; furthermore, he is a High Honor Roll student and made the Principals Club; and WHEREAS, Ian Kuebler'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 Ian Kuebler on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ian Kuebler.