LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Edward A. Lamparter upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on March 26, 2011

WHEREAS, Edward A. Lamparter, 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 26, 2011, at Mount Sinai High School in Mount Sinai, New York; and
WHEREAS, Edward A. Lamparter is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 384; 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, Edward A. Lamparter renovated and landscaped
the grounds at the Seabury Barn Historical Building, which is currently
being used as a Residential Facility for troubled youth and emergency
housing for women who are victims of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, The landscaping project, of which Edward A. Lamparter donated
approximately 100 hours of his own time, included installing two new
hand rails at the entrance of the facility, removing old shrubs, creat-
ing a patio in the rear of the building, and planting new flower beds;
and
WHEREAS, Edward A. Lamparter'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 Edward A. Lamparter on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Edward A. Lamparter.