LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Christopher Kongoletos upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 29, 2009

WHEREAS, Christopher Kongoletos, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday,
March 29, 2009, at the Wading River Congregational Church in Wading
River, New York; and
WHEREAS, The son of Nancy and Diamond Kongoletos, Christopher Kongole-
tos is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 94 in Wading River and,
in 2006, was a climbing instructor at the Baiting Hollow Scout Camp; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Kongoletos is a senior at Shoreham-Wading River
High School in Shoreham, New York, where he is on the Honor Roll and has
been named to the Principal's Academic Achievement List; he participates
in Student Government and is a member of the Global Club, the Varsity
Wrestling Team, and the Track and Field Team, specializing in shot-put
and discus events; and
WHEREAS, Outside school, he is a Cadet Sergeant Major in the Cedar
Bridge Military Academy faith-based youth organization and a member of
the Wading River Volunteer Fire Department Junior Company; 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, Christopher Kongoletos renovated a
damaged garden at Shoreham-Wading River High School dedicated to world
peace; he painstakingly repaired several fences, built a walkway, plant-
ed additional bamboo, and replaced a number of broken plaques; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Kongoletos'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 lead-
er, 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 Christopher Kongoletos on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Christopher Kongoletos, 36 Anna Court, Wading River, New York
11792.