LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Joseph A. Micheels Jr. upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 21, 2010

WHEREAS, Joseph A. Micheels Jr., 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,
March 21, 2010, at the East Islip Fire Department, East Islip, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. Micheels Jr. is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 207; in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout he continues a cherished
family tradition; two of his uncles and his father, Joseph Micheels Sr.,
also proudly achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, In addition, his grandfather has been the Troop 207 Scoutmas-
ter for more than 30 years and his father is currently the Troop's
Assistant Scoutmaster; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding student and athlete, Joseph A. Micheels Jr. is
the Valedictorian of the St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School's
Class of 2010; he is a member of both the Math and the English National
Honor Societies and was recently named one of two New York State winners
of the Wendy's High School Heisman competition, which recognizes
students for excellence in academics, athletics, and community leader-
ship, and looks forward to pursuing a degree in chemical engineering;
and
WHEREAS, A member of St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School's Cross
Country Team, Joseph A. Micheels Jr. holds the Catholic school freshman
State record for the 400-meter hurdles, with a time of 58.77 seconds,
and earned All-American honors at the Nike Indoor National High School
Track and Field Championship last year in Boston; 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 Eagle project, Joseph A. Micheels Jr. created a
garden at his church, St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in East Islip; he
solicited donations of money, plants and materials and, with the help of
over 45 friends, teammates and fellow Scouts, constructed a garden and a
Reflection Bench in the Church's existing AIDS Garden; and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. Micheels Jr.'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 Joseph A. Micheels Jr. on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph A. Micheels Jr.