LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Peter Carlson Mehlich upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on February 7, 2009

WHEREAS, Peter Carlson Mehlich, 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,
February 7, 2009, at the Scarsdale Congregational Church, Scarsdale, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Peter Carlson Mehlich is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 60 in Scarsdale and has served the Troop in many capacities,
including as Senior Patrol Leader and Quartermaster; and
WHEREAS, Peter Carlson Mehlich is a Junior at Scarsdale High School,
where he plays the oboe in the school's Concert and Varsity Bands and is
a member of the Varsity Swim 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, Peter Carlson Mehlich restored and
replanted a berm near the Hochberg Pond Preserve in the Village of
Scarsdale according to a plan developed with the assistance of the New
York Botanical Garden, greatly enhancing the beauty of the area and the
enjoyment of all those who visit the park; and
WHEREAS, Peter Carlson Mehlich'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 Peter Carlson Mehlich on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Peter Carlson Mehlich, 208 Madison Road, Scarsdale, New York
10583.