LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Alexander Sebastian Abrams upon
the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 18, 2013

WHEREAS, Alexander Sebastian Abrams, 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,
May 18, 2013, at Miller Place High School, Miller Place, New York; and
WHEREAS, Alexander Sebastian Abrams, the son of Margo and Paul S.
Abrams as well as devoted brother to Zachary and Halle, is a member of
Boy Scouts of America Troop 204; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Miller Place High School, Class of 2012, Alex-
ander Sebastian Abrams currently attends The Pennsylvania State Univer-
sity; 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, Alexander Sebastian Abrams repaired and
beautified the informational kiosks in the Pine Barrens, a large public-
ly protected area of trails that had succumbed to neglect and copious
amounts of trash; and
WHEREAS, Alexander Sebastian Abrams's leadership and determination now
makes it possible for the kiosks to display pertinent information rele-
vant to the remarkable landscape for all those who come to enjoy it; and
WHEREAS, Alexander Sebastian Abrams'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 Alexander Sebastian Abrams on achieving the rank
of Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alexander Sebastian Abrams.