LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Alessandro G. Sindoni upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Alessandro G. Sindoni, 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 Saturday,
March 31, 2012 at the Floral Park Village Hall, Floral Park, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Alessandro G. Sindoni is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 482 in Floral Park; 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, Alessandro G. Sindoni restored and
beautified a soccer field for the Race Track Chaplaincy of America at
Belmont Park in Elmont, New York; the Chaplaincy uses the soccer field
for the backstretch workers, who take care of the thoroughbred horses
for the Belmont Stakes and all the other races held at Belmont Park, and
their families to host soccer tournaments and recreational games for the
families; and
WHEREAS, Alessandro G. Sindoni sanded and stained a set of bleachers,
as well as several picnic tables, and created a perennial garden on the
perimeter of the field to beautify the area; he also held a used cleats
drive, and donated numerous pairs of cleats and soccer balls to the
Chaplaincy, all of which were greatly appreciated by the backstretch
workers and their families; and
WHEREAS, Alessandro G. Sindoni'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 Alessandro G. Sindoni on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alessandro G. Sindoni.