LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Andrew Baylor upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on March 29, 2014

WHEREAS, Andrew Baylor, 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, March 29, 2014,
at the Waterloo Fire Department in Waterloo, New York; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Baylor, the son of Matthew and Suzanne Baylor, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 74, Seneca Waterways Council,
Waterloo, New York; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Waterloo High School National Honor Society,
Andrew Baylor participates in soccer, and both indoor and outdoor track;
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, Andrew Baylor's project benefited the St. Mary's Cemetery in
Waterloo, New York, which he successfully planned, organized, and super-
vised; along with many volunteers, Andrew replaced and created marker
posts, and repaired the drainage under the water spouts; these improve-
ments will provide the cemetery with an organized and functional space
for families to visit their deceased loved ones; and
WHEREAS, This particular cemetery holds a special place in Andrew
Baylor's heart as many of his relatives including his great-grandparents
are laid to rest there; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Baylor'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 Andrew Baylor on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Andrew Baylor.