LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Dylan Andrew Magee upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on May 11, 2013

WHEREAS, Dylan Andrew Magee, 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, Dylan Andrew Magee is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
244; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary Boy Scout will attend Stony Brook University
in the fall of 2013, where he will strive to earn a Master's Degree in
Mechanical Engineering; 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, Dylan Andrew Magee coordinated the planning,
purchasing, construction, and installation of a new 10 x 10 deck, as
well as an outdoor shower at the SBPOA Beach Club in Sound Beach, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Dylan Andrew Magee'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 Dylan Andrew Magee on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dylan Andrew Magee.