Honor Gavin Code Eagle Scout

2019 WHEREAS, Gavin Code, 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 14, 2019, at Mount Sinai High School, Mount Sinai, New York; and WHEREAS, Gavin Code is a member of Boy Scouts of America, Mount Sinai Troop 1776; he has held numerous positions within his Troop including Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, and Historian; and WHEREAS, Outside of Scouting, Gavin Code is involved with his school musicals and vocal ensembles, and enjoys acting and conducting; 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, Gavin Code built a wooden playbill display case for Mt. Sinai High School; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of his community is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Gavin Code plans on pursuing a degree in biology, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Gavin Code'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 Gavin Code on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Gavin Code.