LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Dylan Edward Nemec upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on June 5, 2011

WHEREAS, Dylan Edward Nemee, 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, June 5, 2011,
at the Elba Fireman's Rec. Hall in Elba, New York; and
WHEREAS, The son of Edward and Karen Nemec, Dylan Edward Nemec is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 6017; and
WHEREAS, A member of the 2010 graduating class at Elba Central School,
Dylan Edward Nemec was a member of the Jazz Ensemble, Senior High
Concert Band, Health Careers Academy, varsity football team, varsity
baseball team, the National Honor Society and a member of the Buffalo
State Honors Band; and
WHEREAS, Dylan Edward Nemec is currently a full-time student at Gene-
see Community College in Batavia, New York and enrolled in the Health
Studies Program; he was recipient of the ACE Achievement Scholarship and
Alumni Legacy Scholarship; he plans to obtain an RN degree and then
transfer to a four-year college to pursue a career as a Nurse Practi-
tioner; 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 project, Dylan Edward Nemec was part of the Adopt a
Platoon Program; he adopted a platoon of soldiers who had been deployed
overseas in Afghanistan; during fund raising, he coordinated with the
troop and used funds to purchase much needed supplies for care packages
which he then sent to the troops; and
WHEREAS, Dylan Edward Nemec'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 Dylan Edward Nemec on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dylan Edward Nemec.