LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kevin R. Di Matteo upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on April 17, 2010

WHEREAS, Kevin R. Di Matteo, 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, April 17,
2010, at SS Peter and Paul School, Williamsville, New York; and
WHEREAS, Kevin R. Di Matteo is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
400, which is sponsored by SS Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church,
Hamburg, New York; and
WHEREAS, A Junior at St. Francis High School, 16-year-old Kevin R. Di
Matteo is a past Senior Patrol Leader, and currently serves as a Junior
Leader; 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, Kevin R. Di Matteo, along with the help of
his fellow scouts, constructed a wooden picnic table and benches, and
refurbished and painted a supply closet for the Centennial Art Center in
the Town of Hamburg; and
WHEREAS, Kevin R. Di Matteo'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 Kevin R. Di Matteo on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kevin R. Di Matteo, 114 Maple Avenue, Hamburg, New York
14075.