LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kyle Adam Pietrzyk upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on January 10, 2011

WHEREAS, Kyle Adam Pietrzyk, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held on Monday, January 10, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, Son of Steve and Jodi Pietrzyk, Kyle Adam Pietrzyk is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 286, Greater Niagara Frontier
Council; 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, Kyle Adam Pietrzyk is the second member of his family to
achieve the rank of Eagle Scout after his father, Steve Pietrzyk; and
WHEREAS, A freshman at Alfred State where he majors in Welding Tech-
nology, Kyle Adam Pietrzyk plans to stay active in troop 286 as an adult
leader and assist his younger brother in achieving the esteemed 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, Kyle Adam Pietrzyk led a number of scouts,
adult leaders, and other volunteers in building a sandbox at St.
Amelia's School; this project took Kyle and his team 122 hours to
complete; the construction of the sandbox consisted of sinking posts,
laying timber, building/welding a digger, and filling in the sand; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Adam Pietrzyk'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 Kyle Adam Pietrzyk on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kyle Adam Pietrzyk, 239 Desmond Drive, Tonawanda, New York
14150.