Senate Resolution No. 1557

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

CONGRATULATING Brian R. Seeley upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 31,
2019

WHEREAS, Brian R. Seeley, 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 Friday,
May 31, 2019, at St. Martin of Tours, Bethpage, New York; and

WHEREAS, Brian R. Seeley is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
604 in Bethpage; it is only with the continued diligence and devotion of
our youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and

WHEREAS, In 2007, Brian R. Seeley began his Scouting career as a Cub
Scout in Pack 603; when he joined Troop 604 in 2012, he earned the Arrow
of Light Award and, by March of that same year, he became a Scout; and

WHEREAS, Brian R. Seeley quickly advanced through the Scouting
ranks; he became a Tenderfoot Scout in March of 2013; Second Class Scout
in September of 2013; First Class Scout in March of 2014; Star Scout in
March of 2015; and Life Scout in December of 2015, before earning the
distinguished rank of Eagle Scout in December of 2018; and

WHEREAS, Brian R. Seeley, a well-rounded young man who serves as a
role model to his peers, has held several leadership positions within
his troop, including: Troop Historian, Assistant Patrol Leader,
Librarian, Den Chief, Troop Guide, WebMaster, OA Troop Representative,
and Unit Scouter College Reserve; and

WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous awards and achievements, Brian R.
Seeley earned Firem'n Chit, Totin' Chip, Snorkeling BSA, World
Conservation and Order of the Arrow Awards, Brotherhood, and two Silver
Palms; and

WHEREAS, Brian R. Seeley has made persistent and steady progress
through the ranks to achieve this prestigious award and has demonstrated
his determination to prepare himself for a meaningful, productive role
in society; currently, he is a senior at Bethpage Senior High School;
after graduating, he plans on attending the University of North Carolina
at Charlotte where he will study Computer Engineering; 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, 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 approximately 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, Brian R. Seeley chose a task to benefit
the Dogability Center in Syosset, New York; the Center offers various
activities where dogs and people can interact; the staff work with
children that have a fear of dogs, the elderly, people suffering from
PTSD, and more; and

WHEREAS, Brian R. Seeley built seven large tables, 8' x 4'; each
table also included a shelf where staff can store dog supplies; these
tables allow the Center to better host parties and events; and

WHEREAS, Brian R. Seeley'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 Brian R. Seeley on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Brian R. Seeley.