LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Travis Jess Uzwy upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Travis Jess Uzwy, 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 Friday, April 27, 2012
at Wellington C. Mepham High School in Bellmore, New York; and
WHEREAS, The son of Debby and Jess Uzwy, Travis Jess Uzwy is a member
of Boy Scouts of America Troop 577 in North Bellmore, New York, spon-
sored by American Legion Post 1749; and
WHEREAS, Travis Jess Uzwy has served the Troop in many capacities
including Quartermaster, Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader and
Troop Guide and currently serves it as Senior Patrol Leader and, he has
been a member of the Order of the Arrow since 2008; 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, at the recommendation of the Bellmore
Chamber of Commerce, Travis Jess Uzwy beautified the corner of Grand
Avenue and Newbridge Road in Bellmore, which had previously been unkempt
and an eyesore for the community; and
WHEREAS, Travis Jess Uzwy'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, A senior at W.C. Mepham High School, Travis Jess Uzwy is
currently the President of the SADD Club (Students Against Destructive
Decisions); he has been responsible for coordinating the Senior Citizen
Prom, the Benefit Walk, and other community service projects and looks
forward to attending college in the Fall; 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 Travis Jess Uzwy on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Travis Jess Uzwy.