LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Matthew James Davison upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 21, 2016

WHEREAS, Matthew James Davison, 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 Saturday,
May 21, 2016, at the Seaford Firehouse, Seaford, New York; and
WHEREAS, Matthew James Davison, the son of William and Christine Davi-
son, is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 239, Seaford, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Matthew James Davison began his Scouting career in 2004;
today, he is studying Communications Media at Nassau Community College;
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, Matthew James Davison restored the butterfly
garden, partially destroyed by Superstorm Sandy, at the Theodore Roose-
velt Nature Center at Jones Beach State Park; Matthew and a group of
volunteers replaced the broken fence, planted butterfly friendly shrubs
and plants, and added new shells to the walkway; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Matthew James Davison installed two plaques with
quotes from Theodore Roosevelt, providing a positive message to all
those who visit this lovely place; and
WHEREAS, Matthew James Davison'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 Matthew James Davison on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Matthew James Davison.