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

WHEREAS, Michael Gherardi, 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, April 21,
2012 at American Legion Post 419 in Amagansett, New York; and
WHEREAS, The son of James C. and Ellen Gherardi, Michael Gherardi is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 298 in East Hampton, New York; 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, Michael Gherardi designed and
constructed a handicap accessible Sensory Garden for the seniors who use
the East Hampton Senior Citizen Center on Springs Fireplace Road in East
Hampton; and
WHEREAS, As planned, the garden offers enjoyment to all visitors, even
those who may have an impairment of one or more of the five senses; and
WHEREAS, Michael Gherardi used features, such as fragrant plants, wind
chimes, herbs, textured items and plants, as well as colors and accesso-
ries, to form the sensory garden; the plants he used are all perennials
which are low maintenance and deer resistant; and
WHEREAS, Michael Gherardi, in addition, placed two benches in the
garden to welcome visitors and to encourage them to sit and enjoy it;
and
WHEREAS, Michael Gherardi'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 Michael Gherardi on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael Gherardi.