LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Travis Robert Kalberer upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 12, 2010

WHEREAS, Travis Robert Kalberer, 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,
June 12, 2010, at Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, Wantagh, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Travis Robert Kalberer, who has been active in scouting for
13 years, is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 96, Wantagh, New
York; he has earned 36 merit badges and is a member in the Order of the
Arrow, the fraternal Scout organization; 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 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, devel-
oped and executed; and
WHEREAS, Travis's sister, Aubrie, has cerebral palsy; she attended
Carmen Road B.O.C.E.S. in Massapequa, New York, a school where children
ages three to 21 with physical disabilities can learn and have fun;
Aubrie is all she is today because of this wonderful school and the
efforts of its dedicated staff; and
WHEREAS, For his project, Travis Robert Kalberer chose to build the
Carmen Road B.O.C.E.S. an adaptive miniature golf course, something fun
for the students as well as something they can benefit from no matter
what their limitations; Travis organized a team of fellow scouts,
friends, family and the Massapequa Kiwanis Club to help; and
WHEREAS, Travis Robert Kalberer'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 Travis Robert Kalberer on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Travis Robert Kalberer.