LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Anthony John Puleo upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on March 20, 2010

WHEREAS, Anthony John Puleo, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
was awarded Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout at
the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Villa
Maria Academy in the Bronx, New York; and
WHEREAS, The son of Anthony and Mary Puleo, Anthony John Puleo is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 162 in the Bronx; he has served
the Troop in many leadership positions, including Patrol Leader, Assist-
ant Senior Patrol Leader, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, and Assistant
Scoutmaster; 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, Anthony John Puleo planned and supervised
the planting of a peace garden at Villa Maria Academy; he laid out the
pattern for the plantings, secured funding for and directed the scouts
in the installation of the garden on the campus; the Peace Garden is an
area for members of the community to come, relax and enjoy serene time
while looking out on Eastchester Bay; and
WHEREAS, Anthony John Puleo'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 Anthony John Puleo on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony John Puleo.