LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Matthew Sulzinski upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on April 2, 2011

WHEREAS, Matthew Sulzinski 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, April 2,
2011 at the Westhampton Presbyterian Church in Quogue, New York; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Sulzinski, the son of Barbara Mitchell and Paul
Sulzinski, Jr. and a sophomore at Westhampton Beach High School, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 483, where he earned 21 merit
badges and served the Troop in several leadership capacities; 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, Matthew Sulzinski hand routed 26 red
oak plaques with both the common and scientific names of trees, plants,
shrubs and non-releasable native wildlife at the Munn's Pond and Wild-
life Rescue Center in Hampton Bays, New York; he then placed the plaques
on posts and inserted them in the ground along the trails at Munn's Pond
and at the Center's wildlife housing; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Sulzinski'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 Matthew Sulzinski on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Matthew Sulzinski.