LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Tony Vincent Azzara upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on October 17, 2009

WHEREAS, Tony Vincent Azzara, 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,
October 17, 2009, at Maria Regina Church in Seaford, New York; and
WHEREAS, The son of Michael and Tonia Azzara, Tony Vincent Azzara is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 691 of Seaford/Massapequa, New
York, Theodore Roosevelt Council; and
WHEREAS, Tony Vincent Azzara is a 2009 graduate of St. Anthony's High
School and is currently attending Ithaca College to study English and
pursue a teaching degree; 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, Tony Vincent Azzara created and implemented
a marketing campaign to help increase awareness of the need for blood
donors on Long Island; he developed a set of communication tools and,
with the help of Troop members, was able to double the average of donors
for a special blood drive held at Maria Regina; and
WHEREAS, Tony Vincent Azzara'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 lead-
er, 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 Tony Vincent Azzara on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tony Vincent Azzara.