LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Benjamin J. Pearce of Warwick, New York,
upon the occasion of receiving the 2008 Boy Scout Hero of Conservation
Award from FIELD & STREAM

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people who have inspired and brought pride to our
majestic Empire State with their character and achievements; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Benjamin J. Pearce of Warwick, New York, upon the occasion of receiving
the 2008 Boy Scout Hero of Conservation Award from FIELD & STREAM; and
WHEREAS, An Eagle Scout from Boy Scouts of America Troop 45, Benjamin
J. Pearce worked with the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation, Division of Fish and Wildlife to help restore the ring-
necked pheasant population in the Warwick region; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Benjamin J. Pearce received the William T.
Hornaday Award from the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America in
Irving, Texas for his work on this project; and
WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon all citizens to recognize and applaud
the efforts of youth such as Benjamin J. Pearce who work tirelessly on
behalf of protecting our natural surroundings for the benefit of present
and future generations of New Yorkers; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Benja-
min J. Pearce now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplish-
ments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and
appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers,
coaches and parents; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the youth
of today, and leaders of tomorrow, within this great Empire State who
have made strong contributions to their communities and serve as role
models for their peers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Benjamin J. Pearce of Warwick, New York, upon the occasion of
receiving the 2008 Boy Scout Hero of Conservation Award from FIELD &
STREAM and to extend to him its best wishes for a future of purposeful
success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Benjamin J. Pearce.