LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Quentin Hoffman upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors, on April 24, 2010

WHEREAS, Quentin Hoffman, 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 April 24, 2010, at the
Sayville Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Quentin Hoffman has been a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 76 for seven years; an exemplary leader, he has held the rank of
Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Troop Bugler, Assistant Senior
Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, and Troop Guide; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Quentin Hoffman is a member of the Order of the
Arrow and has attained Brotherhood status; he also has been a long time
member of his Troop's High Adventure hiking group, backpacking the Appa-
lachian Trail and other places in the tri-state area and Pennsylvania;
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, Quentin Hoffman planted a flower garden and
built benches for the Open Gate Assisted Living facility in Bay Shore,
New York; the area created a beautiful outdoor space for the residents
and visitors to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, Quentin Hoffman is currently finishing his senior year at
Sayville High School and will be attending college in the fall; and
WHEREAS, Quentin Hoffman'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 Quentin Hoffman on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Quentin Hoffman.