Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 1123 BY: Senator LAVALLE CONGRATULATING Spencer William Maginsky upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 1, 2019 WHEREAS, Spencer William Maginsky, 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 1, 2019, at The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Southampton, 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, Spencer William Maginsky, who began as a Tiger Cub at the age of six, is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 58 in Southampton; he is a senior at Southampton High School and plans to attend a four year university to pursue a degree in Computer Science/Engineering, in order to incorporate his love of computers with the outdoors; and WHEREAS, This impressive young man has earned approximately 40 merit badges throughout his Scouting career; he has also received many accolades such as Emergency Preparedness, Firem'n Chit, and Totin' Chit; and WHEREAS, Spencer William Maginsky is knowledgeable in leadership and training, having qualified as Troop Guide, Patrol Leader, and Certified Instructor in Fireman Chit; he successfully completed Junior Leader Orientation Workshop and National Youth Leadership Training as well; and WHEREAS, In addition to Scouting, Spencer William Maginsky counseled and instructed young golfers between the ages of 5-12 at Poxabogue Golf Camp; 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, Spencer William Maginsky planned and constructed eight bat houses on and around the Southfork Natural History Museum property; brown bats, long eared bats, and red bats will use and benefit from these dwellings; and WHEREAS, Bats eat mosquitoes which carry West Nile Virus and other diseases; this project is a sustainable way to control disease without the use of chemicals; and WHEREAS, Spencer William Maginsky'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 Spencer William Maginsky on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Spencer William Maginsky.