LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Matthew Corso upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on April 30, 2010

WHEREAS, Matthew Corso, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the
Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held on Friday, April 30, 2010; in
addition, he was awarded the Bronze Eagle Palm; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Corso, the son of Frank and Pat Corso, is a member of
Boy Scouts of America Troop 100; and
WHEREAS, He has held numerous leadership positions throughout his
Scouting career, including Den Chief, Assistant Patrol Leader, and
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Corso attends Sachem East High School and has been
inducted into the Honor Roll, and was the recipient of the President's
Education Award and the Principal's Award for Career and Financial
Management; and
WHEREAS, An active member of Nature's Gardens Neighborhood Watch in
Holtsville, Matthew Corso plans to attend Stony Brook University where
he will major in History; 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, Matthew Corso built a large bench and land-
scaped the labyrinth area of the St. Sylvester's Church in Medford, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Corso'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 Matthew Corso on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Matthew Corso, Holtsville, New York.