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

WHEREAS, Jacob Edward Arluck, 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,
July 11, 2009, at the Gardens of Catlin Creek in Slate Hill, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Jacob Arluck is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 1001;
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, Jacob Arluck created an eagle viewing blind
for The Eagle Institute of Barryville, New York; the observation blind
was made on the bank of Rio Reservoir in Forestburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, Jacob Arluck's project included the installation of benches,
a brochure holder, a desk, gutters, and eagle silhouettes; in addition
he stained the floor and walls, and added aluminum mounts to the viewing
area for tripods and binoculars; and
WHEREAS, Jacob Arluck'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 Jacob Edward Arluck on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jacob Edward Arluck.