LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Robert William Scheuch, III upon
the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 7, 2010

WHEREAS, Robert William Scheuch, III, through his diligence and rigor-
ous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday,
March 7, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Southampton, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Robert Scheuch is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 58,
Trailblazer District of the Suffolk County Council, and has served the
Troop as Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and, for the past
two years, as Senior Patrol Leader; and
WHEREAS, Seventeen-year-old Robert Scheuch is a senior at Southampton
High School where he is a member of the National Honor Society, Co-Vice
President of the Class of 2010, and also plays on the school's Varsity
Golf and Lacrosse teams; for the past four years, he has, in addition,
worked as a caddy at the National Golf Links of America; 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, working with the Southampton Trails Preser-
vation Society (STPS) and with the generous assistance of his fellow
Troop 58 Scouts, local contractor William Corwith, and several area
businesses, including Riverhead Building Supply, Watermill Lumber, and
Collum Signs Inc., Robert Scheuch planned, raised the funds for, and
constructed a trail linking two existing trails in Tuckahoe Woods which
now serves as a link in the 125 mile Paumanok Path traversing the east
end of Long Island; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Robert Scheuch installed kiosks on Whites Lane,
North Magee Street, and Millstone Brook Road to provide maps he gener-
ated with the assistance of STPS and Jeff Gormley; three foot bridges
and a meditation bench were installed as well; and
WHEREAS, Robert Scheuch'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 Robert William Scheuch, III on achieving the rank
of Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert William Scheuch, III.