LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jeffrey Michael Wojtkowski upon
the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Jeffrey Michael Wojtkowski, 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 Sunday,
May 22, 2011, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Amherst, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Currently a junior at Sweet Home High School, Jeffrey Michael
Wojtkowski is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 431 chartered to
the Church; he started Scouting as a Tiger in Cub Scouts Pack 444 and
worked his way up through the ranks, earning the Arrow of Light award,
the highest award in Cub Scouts; and
WHEREAS, As a member of Troop 431, Jeffrey Michael Wojtkowski has held
many leadership positions and earned numerous religious awards includ-
ing, last year, the Bishop's Award; 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, Jeffrey Michael Wojtkowski led a group
of volunteers in the refurbishment of picnic tables at Tifft Nature
Preserve; and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey Michael Wojtkowski'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 Jeffrey Michael Wojtkowski on achieving the rank
of Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jeffrey Michael Wojtkowski.