LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Russell W. Tourangeau, Jr. upon
the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on April 4, 2009

WHEREAS, Russell W. Tourangeau, Jr., 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 at Goshen
Intermediate School on Saturday, April 4, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Russell W. Tourangeau, Jr. is a member of Boy Scouts of Amer-
ica Troop 66 in Goshen, New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career, Russell W. Tourangeau, Jr.
has served Troop 66 in a variety of leadership roles, including: Patrol
Leader, Quartermaster, Senior Patrol Leader and Junior Assistant Scout-
master; and
WHEREAS, Russell W. Tourangeau, Jr. is also a member of the Order of
the Arrow and has completed the "Wise Owl" Junior Leadership Program;
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, Russell W. Tourangeau, Jr. dedicated 115
hours of hard work to plan and complete a major community service
project by building a Community Center event signboard for the
Holmes/Whaley Lake Civic Association; and
WHEREAS, Russell W. Tourangeau, Jr.'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, A Senior at Goshen High School, Russell W. Tourangeau, Jr.
has proudly held the position of Vice President of Student Government
and is currently attending the Law Enforcement Program at BOCES-CTEC;
and
WHEREAS, Russell W. Tourangeau, Jr. was a dedicated member of the
Goshen Football Team, earning the honor of Rotating Captain; he is on
the High Honor Roll, has been commended for his perfect attendance and
was designated Student of the Month; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Russell W. Tourangeau, Jr. was recognized with
the President's Education Award for Educational Achievement; he was
selected as a member of the National Technical Honor Society and the
National Society for High School Scholars; upon graduating in June of
2009, he will earn an Advanced Regents Diploma; 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 Russell W. Tourangeau, Jr. on achieving the rank
of Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Russell W. Tourangeau, Jr.