LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Brian Andrew Zambrzycki upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on November 1, 2009

WHEREAS, Brian Andrew Zambrzycki, 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,
November 1, 2009, at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Highland
Mills, New York; and
WHEREAS, Brian Andrew Zambrzycki is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 149 of Woodbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary role model, Brian Andrew Zambrzycki held various
leadership positions throughout his Scouting career including serving as
the Den Chief for two Cub Scout Dens in Woodbury Pack No. 148; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Brian Andrew Zambrzycki was a member of the
Nacha Nimat Lodge of the Order of the Arrow, where he served one year as
Lodge Secretary and one year as Vice Chief of Activities; 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, Brian Andrew Zambrzycki located, physically
raised and accurately replaced over 100 sunken site markers at graves-
ites in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Mountainville, New York; and
WHEREAS, A 2009 graduate of Monroe-Woodbury High School, Brian Andrew
Zambrzycki was very active while a student; he completed honors course-
work in English and History and was a saxophone player for the Symphonic
Band; he was also a LEAD Peer Counselor for two years, serving as a
mentor for incoming freshmen; and
WHEREAS, A young man of great faith, Brian Andrew Zambrzycki was an
Assistant Religious Education Teacher at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic
Parish for four years; he was also a member of the congregation's CYO
Youth Group; and
WHEREAS, Today, Brian Andrew Zambrzycki is studying at SUNY Oswego,
where he plans to major in Psychology; and
WHEREAS, Brian Andrew Zambrzycki'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 Brian Andrew Zambrzycki on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brian Andrew Zambrzycki.