LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Chris Barry upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on June 14, 2009

WHEREAS, Chris Barry, 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, Sixteen-year-old Chris Barry is a member of Boy Scouts of
America Troop 161 of Shoreham, 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 project, Chris Barry landscaped an area of land on
the property of St. John the Baptist Church that had become overgrown
with weeds, rocks and construction debris; the land was located between
the garage and shed, directly across from the rectory and visible to
priests, sisters, church employees and parishioners; and
WHEREAS, Chris Barry, along with his fellow troop members, began
cleaning up the area by raking out all the leaves and removing all
debris from the site; they then dug up all the daffodil bulbs and
removed the stepping stones that were going to be re-used; next, they
rototilled the land and then graded it; and
WHEREAS, The Troop then set the stepping stones and replanted the
daffodils, as well as planted one flowering cherry tree, five bayberry
bushes, five Virginia sweet spires, five autumn joys, five bridal veils
and five black-eyed susans; after planting, they put down landscaping
fabric and mulch and also repainted the shed and garage; and
WHEREAS, Chris Barry'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 Chris Barry on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chris Barry, 6 Elms Lane, Wading River, New York 11792.