LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Benjamin T. VasQuez upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Benjamin T. VasQuez, 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 on
April 27, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin T. VasQuez, the son of Anthony and Sandra VasQuez,
is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 4 in Geneva, New York; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin T. VasQuez graduated from DeSales High School, Class
of 2012, with an Advanced Regents Diploma; and
WHEREAS, Currently, he is a student at Finger Lakes Community College,
majoring in Business Administration; he also serves as a Senator in the
Student Government; and
WHEREAS, Since 2010, Benjamin T. VasQuez has been a member of Son's of
The American Legion Post 435, Waterloo, New York; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated member of his community, Benjamin T. VasQuez
conducted two separate and distinct book drives to benefit veterans both
domestically and abroad; and completed approximately 2,500 hours of
community service through The American Legion, Boy Scouts, DeSales High
School, Community Lunch Programs, and Veteran Book Drives; 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 Eagle project, Benjamin T. VasQuez, with the help of
others, stripped down the DeSales High School gymnasium bleachers, made
the necessary repairs and applied three coats of fresh paint, after
which they, cleaned the floors to ensure that no paint was left on the
floor; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin T. VasQuez'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 Benjamin T. VasQuez on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Benjamin T. VasQuez.