LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Nicholas Maffetone upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Nicholas Maffetone, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held on Saturday, April 18, 2009,
at American Legion Post 1132 in Seaford, New York; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas Maffetone is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
581, Seaford 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 Eagle project, entitled Beautification of Estella
Park, Nicholas Maffetone wanted to do something for young children; he
located a park, Estella Park, designed for use by children under six
accompanied by a parent, which needed some work; and
WHEREAS, After getting approval from the Town of Hempstead Department
of Parks and Recreation and the park, he solicited and collected the
supplies and equipment needed for the project, most of which were gener-
ously donated by friends, local nurseries and other businesses; and
WHEREAS, Then, Nicholas Maffetone, with the help of fellow scouts,
friends and family, organized and carried out the removal of several
tree stumps, the cultivation of a planter in the center of the park and
its replanting with several trees and numerous plants approved by the
town, and the spreading of wood chips in all the planters throughout
Estella Park, greatly enhancing its beauty and the pleasure of all the
children and adults who visit the park; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas Maffetone'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 Nicholas Maffetone on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nicholas Maffetone, 2194 Spruce Street, Wantagh, New York
11793.