LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Daniel Peragine upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Boy Scouting honors, on March 28, 2014

WHEREAS, Daniel Peragine, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
has 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
Friday, March 28, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Peragine is an involved and valued member of Troop 96
in the Pequot District in Wantagh, 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, Daniel Peragine, 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, For his Eagle project, Daniel Peragine cleaned up and refur-
bished the Wantagh Park and its playground; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Peragine 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 Daniel Peragine on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Daniel Peragine.