LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Eric Schwartz upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Eric Schwartz, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Eric Schwartz, the son of Joann and Steven Schwartz, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 26, in Wappingers Falls, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Currently a senior at Roy C. Ketcham High School, in Wapping-
ers Falls, Eric Schwartz is a member of both the National Honors Society
and the Business Honor Society, as well as a participant in the Future
Business Leaders of America; and
WHEREAS, Eric Schwartz played the saxophone in the school band from
fifth grade through 11th grade, and is currently on the wrestling team;
and
WHEREAS, During the summer, Eric Schwartz is employed as a lifeguard
and swim instructor at Breezemont Day Camp, Armonk, New York; and
WHEREAS, Eric Schwartz has held many positions throughout his tenure
in Boy Scout Troop 26; 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, Eric Schwartz, along with his family and
friends, first raised funds, and then installed three gates around the
Cider Mill in Poughkeepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, Eric Schwartz'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 Eric Schwartz on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted Eric Schwartz.