LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Arjun Apurva Patel upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on June 19, 2010

WHEREAS, Arjun Apurva Patel, 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, Arjun Patel served the troop in
many capacities, including as a Troop Guide for younger scouts and as
Assistant Scoutmaster; a 2010 graduate of Byram Hills High School, he
will attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he plans to pursue a
degree in mechanical engineering; 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, over the course of six months, with
the help of his fellow scouts, Arjun Patel cleaned up and renovated the
Betsy Sluder Nature Preserve in Armonk; the team cleared and cleaned the
trails, laid new gravel, cut down the tall grass and other invasive
plants, removed fallen trees and litter, made a bench carved from a tree
and installed it, and updated the information kiosk, providing a new box
for the visitor log in sheet and laminated maps which hikers can borrow
and take with them on the trails, all of which are greatly appreciated
and are now being used by the community; and
WHEREAS, Arjun Patel'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 Arjun Apurva Patel on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Arjun Patel, 5 Pioneer Trail, Armonk, New York 10504.