LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Richard Grant Canter upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 16, 2012

WHEREAS, Richard Grant Canter, 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,
June 16, 2012, at the Seaford Firehouse, Seaford, New York; and
WHEREAS, Richard G. Canter is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
239, Pequott District; 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, Richard G. Canter's project consisted of restoring the 2,400
square foot Children's Garden of Remembrance for the Maria Regina RC
Church in Seaford; it had fallen into a serious state of disrepair; this
significant garden is a memorial to deceased members of the church and
the surrounding community, including victims of the 9/11 attacks; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable scout spent many hours raising the necessary
funds from local merchants and recruited many volunteers to accomplish
his mission; the existing shrubs were pruned and replanted; the flower
beds were weeded and mulched; the sign and fences were repaired and
painted; the Belgian block edging was repaired and mortared; and the
memorial bricks and statues were power washed; and
WHEREAS, Richard G. Canter'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 Richard G. Canter on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Richard G. Canter.