LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Andrew B. Fowler upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors, on June 29, 2009

WHEREAS, Andrew B. Fowler, 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 Monday, June 29, 2009,
at the United Methodist Church of Bellmore, Bellmore, New York; and
WHEREAS, Andrew B. Fowler, the son of John and Donna Fowler, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 577 in North Bellmore, sponsored
by American Legion Post 1749; a member of the Order of the Arrow, he is
currently an Assistant Scoutmaster and has previously served the Troop
in several other leadership positions, including Chaplain's Aide and
Quartermaster; and
WHEREAS, He has also helped staff Schiff Scout Camp Cub Parent Week-
ends for several years, as well as the Day Camp for one year; he has, in
addition won both the Jamboree Emergency Preparedness Award and the
Civic Awareness Award and is looking forward to preparing for a career
in radio; 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, 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, Andrew B. Fowler chose a project which
would benefit both the community in which he lives and the congregation
of his church; an active member of the church, he noticed the church's
handicap ramp was rarely used and was, in fact, locked due to its
hazardous condition; concerned and saddened that disabled members of the
church and community might have problems attending services, he decided
to refurbish the ramp and, with the assistance of several volunteers,
tore down the existing wood and rebuilt both the structure and the
gates; and
WHEREAS, Andrew B. Fowler'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 Andrew B. Fowler on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Andrew B. Fowler.