Senate Resolution No. 3971

BY: Senator LAVALLE

CONGRATULATING Peter Ian Martin upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March
24, 2018

WHEREAS, Peter Ian Martin, 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 24, 2018, at the Miller Place High School in Miller Place, New
York; and

WHEREAS, The son of Kenneth and Carol Martin, Peter Ian Martin is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 204 in Miller Place, New York; and

WHEREAS, An exceptional student at Rocky Point High School, Peter
Ian Martin plays an instrument in the Band, Marching Band, and Jazz
Band, and works on the Tech and Backstage Crew for various student
shows; he is also a vital member of the tennis team; and

WHEREAS, Peter Ian Martin is an enthusiastic participant of his
church's Mission Team; in this capacity, he travels to southern states
to repair homes in economically depressed communities; 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, Peter Ian Martin repaired and refurbished
two Miller Place town welcome signs; after hosting a fundraiser at Port
Jeff Bowl, Peter and his team cleared both sites of weeds and debris,
and then refurbished and rehung the signs; the group also planted annual
flowering shrubs to beautify the area; and

WHEREAS, Peter Ian Martin'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 Peter Ian Martin on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Peter Ian Martin.