LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jeffrey Ian Feinstein upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 23, 2010

WHEREAS, Jeffrey I. Feinstein, 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, Jeffrey I. Feinstein is a member of Boy
Scouts of America Troop 204 and has proudly served as its Librarian,
Chaplains Aid, Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader; he is also a
member of the Order of the Arrow and has received the Metal of Heroism;
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, Jeffrey I. Feinstein made two 8 foot picnic
benches and six 6 foot window boxes for the North Country Road Middle
School, Miller Place, New York; he coordinated a work group of fellow
Scouts to complete the project; as a result of his hard work, the school
was able to have an outdoor classroom; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional student, Jeffrey I. Feinstein is a member of
the Class of 2011 at Miller Place High School; and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey I. Feinstein is the son of Jane and Kraig Herrel and
Alan and Mary Ann Feinstein, and he is the brother of Eric, Kevin and
Emily, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice
in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey I. Feinstein'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 Jeffrey Ian Feinstein on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jeffrey Ian Feinstein.