2009-J6264
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Sean Martin Doyle upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on June 20, 2010
WHEREAS, Sean Martin Doyle, 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 June 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Seventeen-year-old Sean Martin Doyle of White Plains, the son
of Martin Doyle and Janneth Ponce-Doyle, is a member of Boy Scouts of
America Troop 73 in White Plains, 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 Eagle Service project, Sean Martin Doyle led fellow
Scouts, friends and family in collecting and creating new blankets for
the use of patients at The Komansky Center for Children's Health at the
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center; thanks to
his project, the children being treated at the center have warm,
comforting blankets to use while in the hospital; and
WHEREAS, Sean Martin Doyle'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 Sean Martin Doyle on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sean Martin Doyle.