Senate Resolution No. 1685

BY: Senator LAVALLE

CONGRATULATING Michael V. Finalborgo upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on May 7, 2017

WHEREAS, Michael V. Finalborgo, 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,
May 7, 2017, at the United Hamptons Methodist Church, Southampton, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Michael V. Finalborgo is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 58, Southampton, New York; and

WHEREAS, A senior at Southampton High School, Michael V. Finalborgo
plays Varsity Soccer and is a member of the Outing Club as well as the
Varsity Club; and

WHEREAS, In addition, he gives of his time and energies to the
Hamptons Surf Club, a local fishing club that sponsors fishing
tournaments and helps raise awareness of the importance of conservation
and maintenance of the fishing industry and beach environment; 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, Michael V. Finalborgo restored and
upgraded an outdoor educational pond at the South Fork Natural History
Museum (SoFo); and

WHEREAS, Michael V. Finalborgo'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 Michael V. Finalborgo on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Michael V. Finalborgo.