LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Matthew R. Bobby upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors, on October 24, 2009

WHEREAS, Matthew R. Bobby, 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 24,
2009, in the Abbey of St. William the Abbot Church, Seaford, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Matthew R. Bobby is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
690 of Seaford, 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, The people of the Diocese of Bronongan, located in the
Philippines, were devastated by floods in 2008; for his project, Matthew
R. Bobby collected clothing, bedding and towels, as well as food for
these deserving people; in addition, Matthew, along with various family
members, friends and other Scout members, raised the postage needed to
ship and truck the 66 boxes collected to the Philippines; and
WHEREAS, Matthew R. Bobby'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 Matthew R. Bobby on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Matthew R. Bobby, 3650 Jerusalem Avenue, Wantagh, New York
11793.