Assembly Resolution No. 322

BY: M. of A. Burdick

CONGRATULATING Andrew Lucassen upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Andrew Lucassen, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Lucassen is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
1 Lewisboro in South Salem, New York; 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, For his project, Andrew Lucassen helped to improve
accessibility to the Nature Conservancy's Mt. Holly Preserve's entrance
and trailhead in Katonah, New York; the Mt. Holly entrance was poorly
identified and the trailhead needed maintenance; Andrew created a new
kiosk at the entrance, removed barberry and non-native species along the
trail, built resting benches and repaired a stone wall; and

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

WHEREAS, Andrew Lucassen'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 Andrew Lucassen on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Andrew Lucassen.