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

WHEREAS, Joseph James Garry, 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 the Nathaniel Adams Blanchard American Legion Post No. 1040 in
Delmar, New York; and
WHEREAS, A junior at Bethlehem Central High School in Delmar, New
York, Joseph James Garry is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 58
in Elsmere, New York; 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, Joseph James Garry beautified an approxi-
mately 5,000 square foot area around the Nathaniel Adams Blanchard Amer-
ican Legion Post; and
WHEREAS, His efforts included transforming a deteriorated and perilous
concrete staircase into a terraced garden, as well as clearing overgrown
land of debris, nuisance and invasive plants species, and dead and dying
trees; the area was then replanted with more than 600 low maintenance
plants; and
WHEREAS, Joseph James Garry's project not only corrected a safety
hazard, it also created a lovely landscape that can be enjoyed by the
entire community; and
WHEREAS, Joseph James Garry'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 Joseph James Garry on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph James Garry.