LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Robert Joseph LeDone III upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 19, 2010

WHEREAS, Robert Joseph LeDone 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 Saturday, June
19, 2010, at St. Patrick's Church in Armonk, New York; and
WHEREAS, A member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 94 in Armonk, Muscoot
District, Westchester-Putnam Council, Robert LeDone served the troop in
many capacities, including as Den Chief and Assistant Patrol Leader; a
2009 graduate of Byram Hills High School, he is a student at C.W. Post
College of Long Island University, where he is pursuing a degree in
psychology and criminal profiling; 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 project, Robert LeDone, with the help of his
fellow scouts, Troop Leader Mike Marion, and his grandfather, Robert
Herridge, constructed a trailhead kiosk at Rockefeller State Park in
Tarrytown, New York at the site of the Rockwood Road Trail which is
greatly appreciated and is now being used by the community; and
WHEREAS, Robert LeDone'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 Robert Joseph LeDone III on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert LeDone, 20 Orchard Drive, Armonk, New York 10504.