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

WHEREAS, Cameron Duic, 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
Mineola High School, Garden City Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, Cameron Duic is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45,
Mineola, New York; and
WHEREAS, Troop Historian and Patrol Leader for the Screaming Eagles
for three years, Cameron Duic has won Honor Patrol of the Year and Scout
of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Cameron Duic is currently a junior at Chaminade High School
where he is on the Honor Roll and is a member of the National Honor
Society; 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, Cameron Duic delivered Files for Life, a
lifesaving tool that helps emergency responders know your complete
medical history in the event you cannot speak for yourself, to all
Mineola residents; and
WHEREAS, Cameron Duic'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 Cameron Duic on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cameron Duic.