LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Brandon Blair DeRue upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on July 21, 2011

WHEREAS, Brandon Blair DeRue, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held on Thursday,
July 21, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jeffrey and Debra DeRue, Brandon Blair DeRue is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 90, Williamson, New York; and
WHEREAS, A student at Williamson High School, this outstanding young
man is a member of the National Honor Society and has been the recipient
of several awards in recognition of his exceptional academic achieve-
ments; he also serves as a mentor for incoming freshman students at his
school; 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, Brandon Blair DeRue planned and held a
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Forum at Williamson High School; the
forum brought together several speakers from the local and neighboring
community including county and state health agencies, suicide support
groups, and families who have been affected by suicide, in an effort to
bring about greater awareness to the school and community; and
WHEREAS, Brandon Blair DeRue'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 Brandon Blair DeRue on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brandon Blair DeRue, 3307 West Ridge Road, Williamson, New
York 14589.