LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Michael A. Granito upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on March 18, 2011

WHEREAS, Michael A. Granito, 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 Friday, March 18,
2011, at Saint Frances De Chantal School Auditorium, Wantagh, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Michael A. Granito, the son of Grace and Frank Granito, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 577, Wantagh, New York; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Saint Anthony's High School, Michael A. Granito
was inducted into the National Honor Society in 2009, and each year, has
received academic honors; he is also a member of several organizations
and clubs at Saint Anthony's such as: the Symphonic Band, Varsity Tennis
Team, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), Mu Alpha Theta, a
United States mathematics honor society, and the Yearbook staff; Michael
plans to pursue a career in medicine; 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, Michael A. Granito helped the Regina Resi-
dence, a Catholic Charities organization located in Merrick, New York,
which provides housing for unwed mothers and their young children; with
the help of 54 volunteers, Michael gave the children of the residence a
safe and beautiful yard to play in and enjoy; and
WHEREAS, This noble and compassionate project involved installing a
four foot chain link fence, leveling the backyard by removing concrete,
and laying down topsoil, lime, fertilizer, and seed; two gardens were
planted and two Adirondack chairs were sanded and stained; and
WHEREAS, Michael A. Granito'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 Michael A. Granito on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael A. Granito, 1778 Harold Avenue, Wantagh, New York
11793.