LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating John Edward Dunne upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on March 12, 2011

WHEREAS, John Edward Dunne, 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 celebrated on Saturday, March
12, 2011, at the American Legion Griswold-Terry-Glover Post 803, in
Southold, New York; and
WHEREAS,John Edward Dunne is a member of Boy Scouts of America Sout-
hold Troop 6; 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, John Edward Dunne planned and supervised
4000 beach grass plantings at McCabe's Beach in Southold coordinating
his work with the Kenny's/McCabe's Beach Civic Association; the plant-
ings have created a mini-dune to defend the beach against erosion and to
ensure the beach will return to a natural ecosystem, creating a home for
various sea birds; his noble efforts assist in creating an enjoyable
beach environment for many years to come; and
WHEREAS, John Edward Dunne'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 John Edward Dunne on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Edward Dunne, Southold, New York.