LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Sean Michael LaFlash posthumously
upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Sean Michael LaFlash, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle
Scout, on March 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 3, 1993, the son of Amy L. (Jones) Dundon, Sean
Michael LaFlash was a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 46, Fort
Ann, New York; and
WHEREAS, He served his troop as a Senior Patrol Leader and was a
member of the Order of the Arrow Wakpominee Lodge; and
WHEREAS, Sean Michael LaFlash was a high school senior at Fort Ann
Central School; he participated in mock trials and lettered as a member
of the wrestling team; he also enjoyed music, playing both the clarinet
and the saxophone in the school band, and was currently studying the
piano; and
WHEREAS, An avid photographer, Sean Michael LaFlash would take
pictures while on camping trips with his fellow scouts; subsequently, he
was chosen to display his work as part of the High School Juried Show at
the Hyde; 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, 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, Sean Michael LaFlash was involved in Scouting for many years,
lived up to Scouting's ideals and attained all of the necessary achieve-
ments, including completion of a community service project, which was
successfully planned, developed and executed; and
WHEREAS, For his project, 17-year-old Sean Michael LaFlash removed the
old barbeque pit and then built a new one for his church, the West Fort
Ann United Methodist Church, where he faithfully served as an acolyte;
and
WHEREAS, Sean Michael LaFlash's perseverance in rising through the
ranks to Eagle Scout was a strong indication of his ability to master
difficult tasks; he leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the
passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he knew
and befriended; 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 Sean Michael LaFlash posthumously on achieving
the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Sean Michael LaFlash.