LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Thomas J. Pang upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors, on June 11, 2010

WHEREAS, Thomas J. Pang, 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 Friday, June 11, 2010, at
Sachem High School North Little Theater, Lake Ronkonkoma, New York; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Pang is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 91,
Lake Ronkonkoma, 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, Thomas J. Pang designed and constructed the
fence railing for the Eagle Exhibit at the Town of Brookhaven's Holts-
ville Ecology Center; the project objective was to replace and improve
the old railing; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Pang was to make the railing sturdier and to
construct it in a way that prevents small children from crawling under-
neath; the project resulted in a sturdier and safer railing, which also
matched the railings of nearby exhibits, giving the park an overall
nicer appearance and appeal for visitors; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Pang'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 Thomas J. Pang on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas J. Pang, 41 Elm Street, Ronkonkoma, New York 11779.