LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Austin B. Delaney upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on May 23, 2010

WHEREAS, Austin B. Delaney, 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, May 23, 2010,
at Miller Place High School, Miller Place, New York; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Austin B. Delaney is a member of Boy
Scouts of America Troop 204 and has proudly served as its Den Chief,
Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader;
he is also a member of the Order of the Arrow; 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, Austin B. Delaney constructed a raised
garden with a retaining wall made of stone near the secondary chapel at
St. Anselm's Church in Shoreham, New York; the area was filled in with
dirt and covered with red mulch; numerous flowers and shrubs were plant-
ed of different colors and sizes, adding much variety to the garden;
nearby, he set a large planter which was also filled with plants; in
addition, he built a wooden bench which was installed near the garden
and planter; and
WHEREAS, A Senior at Mount Sinai High School, Austin B. Delaney is a
member of the National Honor Society and has been consistently listed on
the school's high honor roll; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Austin B. Delaney has been named Student of the
Month for both Science and Technology; musically gifted, he has also
competed at NYSSMA in the Group Ensemble/Orchestra for the past four
years; and
WHEREAS, Austin B. Delaney is the son of David and Gale Delaney, and
the brother of Ashley and Erin, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Austin B. Delaney'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 Austin B. Delaney on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Austin B. Delaney.