LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kevin Wern upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on May 22, 2010

WHEREAS, Kevin Wern, 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 22, 2010, at
the North Shore United Methodist Church, Wading River, New York; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Wern is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 94 of
Wading River, New York; 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 Wern refurbished a weathered gazebo at
the Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighter's Museum; this included sanding and
sealing as well as installing a door, screen and benches; and
WHEREAS, Currently a senior at Shoreham-Wading River High School,
Kevin Wern is a member of Mathletes and the National Honor Society; he
was named an AP Scholar with distinction and is consistently listed on
the Principal's List; and
WHEREAS, Musically talented, Kevin Wern enjoys playing the guitar,
violin and viola; he is an essential member of his school's Chamber
Orchestra and Jazz Band and has achieved NYSSMA Level VI in Violin; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Wern is the son of Marie and Michael, and the brother
of Michelle and Christian, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Wern'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 Wern 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 Wern.