LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Pedro J. Batalla, III upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 19, 2010

WHEREAS, Pedro J. Batalla, III, 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, Pedro "Peter" Batalla is a member of Boy Scouts of America,
Westchester-Putnam Council, Muscoot District, Troop 94; and
WHEREAS, After four years as a Cub Scout, Pedro J. Batalla became a
Boy Scout at age 12 and has held various leadership positions within
Troop 94 including service as a 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, Pedro J. Batalla aided Adopt-a-Dog, Inc., a
non-profit organization that takes in and cares for stray, abandoned and
abused dogs, as well as other animals; it is the only designated facili-
ty in Westchester for drop off of animals in the event of an emergency
such as a flood or hurricane and other catastrophes; and
WHEREAS, In cooperation with the staff of Adopt-a-Dog, Inc., Pedro J.
Batalla designed and built five pieces of agility and exercise equipment
which included an adjustable jump wall, two training step platforms, an
adjustable ramp and a walk over bridge; this much needed equipment will
be used to rehabilitate the animals and help in providing much needed
love and attention to these dogs, helping them find new homes; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Byram Hills High School in Armonk, New York,
Pedro J. Batalla was a member of its Varsity Track Team as a skilled
Pole Vaulter; he was also an essential member of the Varsity Wrestling
Team; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Pedro J. Batalla is a certified lifeguard and
scuba diver; he will be a freshman this fall at the State University of
New York at Plattsburgh; and
WHEREAS, Pedro J. Batalla'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 Pedro J. Batalla 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.