LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Brian Michael Lounsbury upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 11, 2013

WHEREAS, Brian Michael Lounsbury, 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 11, 2013, at Rocky Point High School in Rocky Point, New York; and
WHEREAS, Brian Michael Lounsbury is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 244; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary Boy Scout plans to attend SUNY Binghamton or
SUNY Buffalo in the fall of 2013, where he will strive for his Bach-
elor's degree in Computer Science; 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, Brian Michael Lounsbury cleared trees which
were brought down during Hurricane Sandy, as well as, replaced the beach
sign at the entrance to the parking lot of High Cliff Beach in Rocky
Point, New York; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Brian Michael Lounsbury managed a team of volun-
teers to clear many cubic yards of built up sand on the pathway leading
to the beach; once this sand was removed, he and his team replaced 30
sections of damaged picnic fence and posts along the pathway; and
WHEREAS, Brian Michael Lounsbury'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 Brian Michael Lounsbury on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brian Michael Lounsbury.