LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kevin Ethan Anderson upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 18, 2013

WHEREAS, Kevin Ethan Anderson, 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, Kevin Ethan Anderson, son of Kevin Mark, also an Eagle Scout,
and Diana Lynn Anderson, is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 204;
and
WHEREAS, This extraordinary boy scout is an exemplary member of the
Port Jefferson High School, Class of 2013, and loving brother of his two
older sisters, Allison and Ellyn; 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, Kevin Ethan Anderson 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, Kevin Ethan Anderson constructed two rolling
prop cabinets to be used by the Port Jefferson High School Drama Depart-
ment; with the help of fellow scouts, leaders, and family, he raised the
necessary funds to purchase all of the building materials; in addition,
the funds were used for future musicals; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Ethan Anderson'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 Kevin Ethan Anderson on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kevin Ethan Anderson.