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

WHEREAS, Leonard Baratta, 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 Saturday, June 19, 2010,
at St. Patrick's Church, Armonk, New York; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Baratta is a member of Boy Scouts of America, West-
chester-Putnam Council, Muscoot District, Troop 94; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Baratta has been involved in Scouting since age six
achieving the award of Arrow of Light from the Cub Scouts; he became a
Boy Scout at age 11 and has served in Troop 94 in various leadership
positions such as Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader; 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, Leonard Baratta designed, organized and led
a team in building an organic garden for the R.J. Bailey School in
Greenburgh, New York; the garden provides students the opportunity for
hands-on experience in planting and growing fresh vegetables and fruit
as part of the school's Wellness Program on how to eat healthy; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Byram Hills High School in Armonk, New York,
Leonard Baratta is a talented trumpet player and is an essential member
of the school's orchestra and band; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Leonard Baratta is a skilled football player who
has excelled at his sport throughout high school, playing in multiple
positions as a member of the Varsity Football Team; he is also a certi-
fied lifeguard and scuba diver; he will be a freshman this fall at the
University of Rhode Island; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Baratta'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 Leonard Baratta on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Leonard Baratta.