LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Boy Scout Troop 264 and its Scouts
upon the occasion of the 2009 end of year Court of Honor Ceremony

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of
today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
Nation; 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Boy Scout Troop 264 and its Scouts upon the occasion of the 2009
end of year Court of Honor Ceremony; this significant event was held on
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, in Altamont, New York; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America - incorporated on
February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916 - is to provide an
educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to
train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to
develop personal fitness; and
WHEREAS, There are various programs, phases, ranks and awards within
the Boy Scouts of America; the Troop 264 end of year Court of Honor
Ceremony recognized the Scouts who had advanced in rank or completed
their merit badges in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Johnston earned Tenderfoot, Kyle McCullen and Andrew
Dedik earned Second Class, Jake Hill and Ryan Greene earned First Class,
and David Lasselle earned Life; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the following Boy Scouts also completed their
Citizenship in the World merit badge: Zac and Ben Favreau, Ryan Greene,
Jake Hill, David Lasselle, Patrick McMillen, Alex Olivares, Max Parker,
Brian Root, and Chris Whalen; and
WHEREAS, In October 2009, Ryan Rafferty earned his Tenderfoot and
Second Class; and
WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America have so manifestly contributed to
the preservation of those treasured ideals of compassion, honor,
preparedness and concern for others which are so paradigmatic of our
American Heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Boy Scout Troop 264 and its Scouts upon the occasion of the
2009 end of year Court of Honor Ceremony; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Boy Scout Troop 264, Altamont, New York, and to the Scouts
advancing at its 2009 end of year Court of Honor Ceremony.