LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating John J. Brady upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on May 29, 2010

WHEREAS, John J. Brady, 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 Saturday, May 29, 2010, at
the St. William the Abbot Church Abbey in Seaford, New York; and
WHEREAS, John J. Brady is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 690,
Theodore Roosevelt Council, in Seaford; 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 Eagle project, John J. Brady, with the assistance of
fellow Scouts, family, and friends and the generosity of several
vendors, completed a substantial restoration and beautification project
at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, New York; and
WHEREAS, John J. Brady lovingly undertook the project in honor of his
grandmother, Maureen Brady, who worked for the Grumman Corporation, now
the Northrop/Grumman Corporation, contributing to Long Island's rich
aviation history until her retirement; she always loved the museum and
was most proud of her name being etched on its Aerospace Honor Roll; and
WHEREAS, In fitting tribute to his grandmother, who now suffers from
Alzheimer's disease, John J. Brady cleaned out a severely overgrown lot
next to the museum which encloses vintage airplanes, repairing the fenc-
ing and planting decorative beds as well, greatly enhancing and beauti-
fying the area; and
WHEREAS, John J. Brady'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 John J. Brady on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John J. Brady, 6 Croydon Drive, Bellmore, New York 11710.