LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Sean Francis Robert upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on April 25, 2009

WHEREAS, Sean Francis Robert, 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,
April 25, 2009, at Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church in Wantagh,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Sean Francis Robert is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 96 in Wantagh; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Wantagh High School taking all Honors or Advanced
Placement courses, Sean Francis Robert is an outstanding student and has
maintained an excellent grade point average and been on the Honor Roll
every marking period throughout high school; he looks forward to attend-
ing college and to pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering; and
WHEREAS, Since joining Troop 96 in 2002, Sean Francis Robert has been
an active member of the troop; he served as Troop Historian for several
years, documenting the troop's activities for posterity; he is also the
troop's Order of the Arrow Representative and, within the Order of the
Arrow, he held the position of Elections Chairman last year and, this
year, is Chairman of the Ceremonial Team; 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 Eagle project, Sean Francis Robert organized and led
his fellow Scouts, friends, and family in refurbishing a 30 foot by 70
foot native garden in Nassau County's Tackapausha Preserve in Seaford
which was in a general state of disrepair and extremely overgrown; and
WHEREAS, Sean Francis Robert planned and executed the removal of all
the weeds and non-native plants, the construction of a path and the
placement of stepping stones, as well as the laying of weed barrier
fabric and mulch, the planting of native plants, and the refurbishment
of two garden benches; and
WHEREAS, Since Sean Francis Robert completed the restoration of what
is now known as the Junior Naturalists' Garden, the garden has been used
and enjoyed by the Tackapausha Preserve, the community and many visitors
for a variety of purposes, including for the Preserve's excellent nature
programs; and
WHEREAS, Sean Francis Robert'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 lead-
er, 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 Sean Francis Robert on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sean Francis Robert.