LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Eric Scott Brylinski upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 1, 2011

WHEREAS, Eric Scott Brylinski, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; he completed all requirements on December 30, 2010 and will
he honored at an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, Eric Scott Brylinksi is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 286, Greater Niagara Frontier Council, chartered to Brighton
Community Church in Tonawanda, New York and proudly joins his father,
two brothers and an uncle in achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Eric Scott Brylinski was a Cub Scout for five years and
earned the esteemed Arrow of Light Award; as a Scout he has served Troop
286 in several leadership positions including Assistant Patrol Leader
and Chaplain Aide; and
WHEREAS, Eric Scott Brylinski is an eighth grade student at Ben Frank-
lin Middle School in Buffalo and an acolyte at Saint Bartholomew's
Anglican Church in Tonawanda and an active member of its youth group; he
has, over the past several years, participated in many service projects
with his Troop and with his church; 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, Eric Scott Brylinski led a number of
Scouts, adult leaders and others in painting 15 doors and door frames at
Saint Bartholomew's Anglican Church; and
WHEREAS, Eric Scott Brylinski'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 Eric Scott Brylinski on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Eric Scott Brylinski.