LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating John P. O'Connor upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors, on January 17, 2009

WHEREAS, John P. O'Connor, 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 Saturday, January 17,
2009, at Rocky Point High School, Rocky Point, New York; and
WHEREAS, John P. O'Connor is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
244; 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, John P. O'Connor supervised the building and
installation of four new eight-foot-long picnic tables at Little Flower
Children Services in Wading River, New York; in addition, John and his
crew restored a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; they power-
washed the stone monument and replaced its stone cap, as well as its
planter, which was then filled with new foliage; and
WHEREAS, John P. O'Connor'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 John P. O'Connor on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John P. O'Connor.