LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Adam Edward Swiskey upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Adam Edward Swiskey, 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,
July 7, 2012 at American Legion Griswold-Terry-Glover Post 803 in Sout-
hold, New York; and
WHEREAS, Adam Edward Swiskey is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Southold Troop 6, sponsored by the Southold Rotary in Southold; 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, Adam Edward Swiskey planned, coordi-
nated, and supervised the building of two new trails to utilize newly
purchased property at the Audubon Society located in Greenport, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The work required consultation and coordination with Southold
Town staff and the Audubon Society staff as well; and
WHEREAS, The trails will enable people to move into different areas
while bird watching; while working on the project Adam Edward Swiskey
cleared approximately a ton of debris and removed fallen trees from the
existing trails; both trails are part of the North Fork's Bay to Sound
project which will connect the Peconic Bay to the Long Island Sound; the
Bay to Sound project is currently going on throughout Suffolk County;
and
WHEREAS, Adam Edward Swiskey'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 Adam Edward Swiskey on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Adam Edward Swiskey.