LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Michael S. Elia upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors, on February 28, 2010

WHEREAS, Michael S. Elia, 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, February 28,
2010, at Parkside Lutheran Church, Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, Michael S. Elia, who is 18 years old, is a member of Boy
Scouts of America Troop 5, chartered by Parkside Lutheran Church of
Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, Currently, completing his senior year at Kenmore East Senior
High School, Michael S. Elia is planning to attend Alfred State College
in the fall where he will study as an Auto Technician; and
WHEREAS, Michael S. Elia has been a dedicated Scout for over 10 years;
he joined Pack 5 as a Tiger Scout when he was in the first grade; he
attended many camping events, including a rugged 50 mile canoe trip at
Birchbark Expeditions in Algonquin, Canada, and has volunteered many
hours to various causes while involved in Scouting; 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, Michael S. Elia'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 Michael S. Elia on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael S. Elia, 245 Lyndale Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14223.