LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Rodney F. Rebello upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, A graduate of Ossining High School and currently attending the
State University of New York at Binghamton, 19-year-old Rodney F. Rebel-
lo, the son of Gillman and Emilia Rebello of Ossining, is a member of
Boy Scouts of America Troop 49 in Ossining, New York; and
WHEREAS, He has been a member of Troop 49 since May 2002; he has
served the Troop in numerous capacities including Patrol Leader, Troop
Guide and Troop Scribe, and earned 27 merit badges; and
WHEREAS, Rodney F. Rebello successfully completed his Boy Scout Eagle
Board of Review and, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has
completed the requirements and achieved Scouting's highest and most
prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Rodney F. Rebello will be honored at an Eagle Court of Honor
ceremony to be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at St. Augustine School
in Ossining; 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, 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, which benefited the children of St.
Ann's Parish School as well as all the local children who use its play-
ground after school hours, Rodney F. Rebello, with the assistance of
six fellow Scouts and two adults, organized and directed the refurbish-
ment of the playground, making it safer for children to use and enjoy;
and
WHEREAS, Rodney F. Rebello'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 Rodney F. Rebello on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rodney F. Rebello.