LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Brendan Thomas Behan upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Brendan Thomas Behan, 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,
May 20, 2012 at Nathaniel Adams American Legion Post 1040 in Delmar, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The son of Thomas and Anne Behan of Slingerlands, Brendan
Thomas Behan is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 58 sponsored by
the Post; he has been involved in Scouting for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, Brendan Thomas Behan has served the Troop in numerous capaci-
ties including Troop Historian, Troop Guide and Patrol Leader; he has
earned 32 Merit Badges and is a Venture Scout and a member of the Order
of the Arrow; 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, Brendan Thomas Behan planned and
organized the construction and staining of a large, lockable garden shed
on the grounds of Bethlehem Central High School, where he is a senior;
and
WHEREAS, The shed will be used to store and protect the garden tools
used by those who work in the community garden located at the school;
and
WHEREAS, Brendan Thomas Behan'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 Brendan Thomas Behan on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brendan Thomas Behan.