LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating John William Bradburn, Jr. upon
the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on January 31, 2014

WHEREAS, John William Bradburn, Jr., 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 Friday,
January 31, 2014; and
WHEREAS, John William Bradburn, Jr. is a member of Boy Scouts of Amer-
ica Troop 55, Taughannock District, Baden-Powell Council, chartered by
the Ellis Hollow Community Center; 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, John William Bradburn, Jr. arranged for the
donation of lumber to build a circular bench for the Brooktondale Commu-
nity Center; and
WHEREAS, John William Bradburn, Jr.'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 John William Bradburn, Jr. on achieving the rank
of Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John William Bradburn, Jr.