LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Matthew S. Spohrer upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on January 22, 2010

WHEREAS, Matthew S. Spohrer, 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 Friday, January 22,
2010, at Wellington C. Mepham High School in Bellmore, New York; and
WHEREAS, The son of James and Marie Spohrer, Matthew S. Spohrer is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 577 in North Bellmore; he has
served the Troop in many leadership positions, including Patrol Leader,
Assistant Patrol Leader, Troop Guide and Den Chief and also worked at
Onteora Scout Camp, earning the Camp Director's Award; 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, Matthew S. Spohrer chose to help the Long
Island Riding for the Handicapped Association, (L.I.R.H.A.), an organ-
ization which offers free therapeutic horseback riding lessons to people
with physical and mental disabilities in which his brother participates;
and
WHEREAS, With the assistance of many volunteers and many hours of
work, Matthew S. Spohrer organized the construction of benches, new
shelves, and two new mounting blocks which make it safer for the
students to mount and dismount the horses, as well as the donation of
two signs to help direct the students to the stables; and
WHEREAS, Matthew S. Spohrer'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 S. Spohrer 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 S. Spohrer.