LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Neil R. Stasilli III upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on December 7, 2010

WHEREAS, Neil R. Stasilli III, 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,
May 14, 2011, at Mr. Willy's Restaurant in Monticello, New York; and
WHEREAS, Neil R. Stasilli III, son of Ana Lucia Teran-Stasilli and
Neil R. Stasilli Jr., is a member of Hudson Valley Council, Lone Scout
member of the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, Lone Scouting provides a way for boys 8 to 10 years old to be
Cub Scouts, and those 11 to 17 years-old to be Boy Scouts, with the help
and guidance of an adult Lone Scout friend and counselor, usually a
parent; the Boy Scouts of America has an estimated 400 Lone Scouts; 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, Neil R. Stasilli III has gone above and beyond, earning 45
merit badges, which is 24 more than the requirement for Eagle Scout;
among his many impressive accolades, he has earned the Bronze Palm
Award, World Conservation Award, Boy Scouts of America Kayaking Award
and the Mile Swim Award; 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, Neil R. Stasilli III led a crew of scouts
from various troops to construct a 368 foot outdoor pathway for the
stations of the cross at the St. Momas Aquinas Church in Forestburgh,
New York; the pathway connected the 14 stations, making them more acces-
sible to parishioners and visitors to promote devotion, meditation and
prayer during Lent; his dedicated efforts helped to expand and increase
the beauty of the church's parish house garden; and
WHEREAS, Neil R. Stasilli III'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 Neil R. Stasilli III on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Neil R. Stasilli III, 12 Barker Road, Eldred, New York 12732.