LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Anthony J. Franze upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on May 22, 2011

WHEREAS, Anthony J. Franze, 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 Sunday, May 22, 2011,
at St. Mark's R.C. Church in Shoreham, New York; and
WHEREAS, Anthony J. Franze, son of Robin and Frank, is a member of Boy
Scouts of America Troop 161, of Shoreham, New York; 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, Anthony J. Franze organized the demolition
and removal of a deteriorating wood railing and a cracked, uplifted
stone walkway at Calverton National Cemetery and constructed a new walk-
way in place of the pre-existing one; the task included shoveling, meas-
urement, cutting, leveling a yard of crushed blue stone, laying down 40
stone pavers, and ultimately the assembling and erection of a new vinyl
railing along the walkway; Anthony received assistance to carry out the
project from RFC fencing and various American Legion Posts; and
WHEREAS, The inspiration for Anthony J. Franze's project stemmed from
his long lasting respect for veterans as well as his childhood experi-
ences in which his family participated in placing flags at the cemetery
on Memorial Day; he hoped his project would help to provide safety and
peace of mind to the visitors of the cemetery as well as pay tribute to
the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, Anthony J. Franze has aspirations to join the United States
Air Force, class of 2016; and
WHEREAS, Anthony J. Franze'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 Anthony J. Franze on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony J. Franze, 15 Cotton Tail Court, Wading River, New
York 11792.