Honor Eagle Scout Liam Davis

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.