Senate Resolution No. 2548

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

CONGRATULATING Alexander Leonard DeMeo upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on February 2, 2020

WHEREAS, Alexander Leonard DeMeo, 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 2, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Alexander Leonard DeMeo is a member of Boy Scouts of
America Troop 43 in Sea Cliff, New York; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career, Alexander Leonard DeMeo has
held numerous leadership positions including Assistant Patrol Leader,
Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Junior
Assistant Scoutmaster; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Alexander Leonard DeMeo earned 21 merit
badges, completed Junior Leadership Orientation Workshop (JLOW)
Training, was inducted into the Brotherhood in the Order of the Arrow,
and was the recipient of the Paul Bunyan Award; and

WHEREAS, Alexander Leonard DeMeo is most proud of his role in
coordinating Scouting for Food, a service project which helps and
betters his community and those which surround it; 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 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, Alexander Leonard DeMeo's project benefitted his local
American Legion Post; he refurbished the grounds by removing numerous
large, overgrown shrubs, cleaned up and spread mulch over garden beds,
planted several low maintenance shrubs, and repaired a brick walkway
leading up to the flagpole and entrance of the building; and


WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Sea Cliff is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and

WHEREAS, Alexander Leonard DeMeo'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 Alexander Leonard DeMeo on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Alexander Leonard DeMeo.