LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Bryan Natole upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Bryan Natole, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout and
has been honored at an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Bryan Natole, the son of Marc and Diana Natole and Mary Robi-
lotta, is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 255, Greater New York
Councils, in Whitestone, New York sponsored by the Con Ron Camp Founda-
tion; 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, Bryan Natole revitalized one of the
major trails in Kissena Park connecting 164th Street and Kissena Boule-
vard; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership and working in conjunction with the New
York City Parks Department, Bryan Natole, with the assistance of fellow
Scouts, restored an old forgotten Kissena Park trail once used for
horseback riding, bicycling and hiking; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of two weekends, Bryan Natole and his team
cleared brush, moved soil, and added a layer of wood chips to the badly
overgrown and neglected nearly mile-long trail, improving and enhancing
it and making it a much welcomed and appreciated improved trail and
making Kissena Park more inviting to local residents and visitors to the
area; and
WHEREAS, Bryan Natole'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 Bryan Natole on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bryan Natole.