LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Troop 303 of Oceanside as it proudly
observes the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America and the 56th
Anniversary of the Troop at its Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony on June
13, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to organizations and individuals devoted to instilling in youth
the values of community service and civic responsibility; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Troop 303 of Oceanside, New York as it proudly observes the 100th Anni-
versary of Boy Scouts of America and the 56th Anniversary of Troop 303
at its Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony to be held at the Knights of Colum-
bus Hall in Oceanside on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at which eight scouts
will be elevated to the rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is dedicated to the development
of leadership, values and character in the youth of this Nation; and
WHEREAS, Incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress
in 1916, the mission of Boy Scouts of America is to provide an educa-
tional program for boys and young adults to build character, to train
them in the responsibilities of participating in citizenship, and to
develop personal fitness; and
WHEREAS, Troop 303 is well-known for considering its members and lead-
ers as family; throughout its 56 year history it has been ably and
attentively served by just 12 Scoutmasters, all dedicated leaders who
remain with the Troop long after they have completed their terms, help-
ing to make Troop 303 the outstanding troop it is; and
WHEREAS, Troop 303 has two people who have been with the troop for 30
years, serving as Assistant Scoutmaster and Troop Chairperson and now as
Chairperson of the Eagle Courts of Honor; other, also much appreciated,
people have been with the troop for over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Troop 303 emphasizes camping and community service; some boys
spend a week or two at Yawgoog Scout Camp, formerly Onteora Camp, each
summer and this year, Scoutmaster James Leathern is leading a small
group of Troop 303 scouts to Philmont Scout Camp in New Mexico; and
WHEREAS, To date, Troop 303 has produced 88 scouts who have earned the
distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, several of whom have gone on to
achieve accomplishments of note including one who earned a Carnegie Hero
Award for using CPR taught to him by one of the troop's Assistant Scout-
masters to save a girl's life and another who is a diplomat, currently
stationed in Seoul, Korea, who still speaks of his experiences as a
member of Troop 303; and
WHEREAS, Troop 303 has a four brother Eagle Scout family, a rarity in
scouting, as well as a three brother family and several two brother
families; and
WHEREAS, Troop 303 scouts retain their friendships from within the
troop long after they graduate from the troop and many, usually about
18, of its Eagle Scouts return year after year to honor their new broth-
er Eagles; and
WHEREAS, Serving the community and providing a Scouting program to the
youth of Oceanside, Troop 303 has long promoted the aims of Scouting:
citizenship, character and fitness; and
WHEREAS, True assets to society, the members and scout leaders of
Troop 303 look forward to continuing to support the mission of Boy
Scouts of America of preparing young people to make ethical and moral
choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values expressed
in the Scout Oath and Law; and

WHEREAS, On the occasion of its Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony, this
Legislative Body is pleased to have the opportunity to recognize and
commend the members and leaders of Troop 303, past and present, and all
those who have worked so diligently to provide the young people of
Oceanside with the opportunity to develop lifelong physical and social
skills, experience the joys of teamwork and accomplishment, and build
confidence as they become the adult leaders of tomorrow; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Troop 303 of Oceanside as it proudly observes the 100th Anniver-
sary of Boy Scouts of America and the 56th Anniversary of Troop 303 at
its Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony on June 13, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Boy Scouts of America Troop 303 of Oceanside, New York.