LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Dan M. Beacon upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on June 14, 2009

WHEREAS, Dan M. Beacon, 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 Sunday, June 14, 2009,
at St. John the Baptist Church, Wading River, New York; and
WHEREAS, Dan M. Beacon is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 161
in Shoreham; founded in 1958, Dan Beacon is the 49th Troop 161 Scout to
attain the rank of Eagle Scout; 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, working with the Town of Brookhaven
Parks Department, fellow Scouts and other volunteers, Dan Beacon cleaned
up Miller Avenue Park in Shoreham, also known as The Matt Blend Memorial
Park, and constructed a new Matt Blend Memorial Garden in the park; and
WHEREAS, Dan Beacon'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 Dan M. Beacon on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dan M. Beacon.