LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Douglas F. Richardson upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on February 15, 2015

WHEREAS, Douglas F. Richardson, 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 Sunday,
February 15, 2015, at Wallkill/Shawangunk Clubhouse, Wallkill, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Douglas F. Richardson, the son of John and Donna Richardson,
is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 76, Wallkill, 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 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, Douglas F. Richardson created The Little
Free Library, a place where residents and visitors can share their love
of literature by choosing a book from the collection in the exchange box
and contribute some of their own favorites; located on the lawn of the
Wallkill Public Library, he and his fellow Scouts also set up new bench-
es and birdhouses; and
WHEREAS, Douglas F. Richardson'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 Douglas F. Richardson on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Douglas F. Richardson.