LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Caleb John Fine upon the occasion
of achieving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors, on January 21, 2009

WHEREAS, Caleb John Fine, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout, on
January 21, 2009, and will be honored at an Eagle Court of Honor ceremo-
ny to be held during the week of April 5, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Caleb John Fine, the son of Marshall Fine and Kim Jacobs, is
a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 18 of the Westchester/Putnam
Council; he began his Scouting career as a Tiger Cub in First Grade; he
has earned 33 Merit Badges and devoted hundred of hours to community
service projects; 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, Caleb John Fine designed, raised the
funds for, and constructed, with the help of his fellow scouts, two 40
square foot wheelchair-accessible raised planting beds for the residents
of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Montrose, New York; and
WHEREAS, The planting beds will provide the veterans with recreational
therapy, will encourage them, and their visitors, to spend time
outdoors, offer opportunities for community interaction, and provide
fresh, homegrown flowers and produce for all to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, Caleb John Fine'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 Caleb John Fine on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Caleb John Fine, 2 Mancuso Drive, Ossining, New York 10562.