LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Anthony Christopher Ricci upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 19, 2010

WHEREAS, Anthony Christopher Ricci, 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 19, 2010, at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Center
Moriches, New York; and
WHEREAS, Anthony C. Ricci is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
414 of Center Moriches, 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, Anthony C. Ricci designed and directed the
construction of two wheelchair accessible raised garden boxes for Camp
Pac Qua Tuck, a sleepover camp for developmentally disabled children;
the garden boxes will allow the children to learn and experience the joy
of gardening; the gardens will provide beauty to the surroundings near
the camp's trading post, as well as improve the children's self-esteem
and understanding of nature; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being wheelchair accessible, each garden box
has a bench attached to one side, to allow the children the ability to
rest or lean while gardening, as well as provide a comfortable seat for
anyone who chooses to rest and enjoy the gardens; and
WHEREAS, Anthony C. Ricci'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 Anthony C. Ricci on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony C. Ricci.