LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Brian Dobkowski upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Boy Scouting honors, on March 23, 2014

WHEREAS, Brian Dobkowski, has, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle
Scout; he will be honored at an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony to be held
on Sunday, March 23, 2014, in the Merrick Golf Course Clubhouse in
Merrick, 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, 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, Brian Dobkowski, 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, devel-
oped and executed; and
WHEREAS, Brian Dobkowski'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 Brian Dobkowski 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 Dobkowski.