State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) announced that the New York State Senate recently passed a legislative resolution he sponsored honoring North Bellmore resident Salvatore Curasi for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
"Only a select few ever attain the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout. After many years of hard work, dedication, and commitment to service, Salvatore has now earned a place among that elite group. I congratulate him on earning this honor and am pleased that his achievement was recognized by the New York State Senate,” said Senator Fuschillo.
Salvatore, a member of Troop 577, attained the rank of Eagle Scout after many years of hard work and completing an Eagle Scout project. For his project, Salvatore refurbished a garden at Tackapusha Museum and Preserve. Salvatore organized a team of 43 volunteers to replace ledger boards, install educational signs and an information box, and construct six flower boxes around the preserve’s lampposts which were later filled with flowers.
With the Senate passage of the legislative resolution, Salvatore’s name and achievement will forever be part of the New York State Senate’s official record.
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Text of the Resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 235
BY: Senator FUSCHILLO
CONGRATULATING Salvatore R. Curasi upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors
WHEREAS, Salvatore R. Curasi, 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,
February 4, 2011, at Wellington C. Mepham High School in Bellmore, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Salvatore R. Curasi is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 577, North Bellmore, 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, 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, Salvatore R. Curasi refurbished the
butterfly garden at Tackapausha Museum and Preserve in Massapequa, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Salvatore R. Curasi'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 Salvatore R. Curasi on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Salvatore R. Curasi.
