Senate Resolution No. 627

BY: Senator THOMAS

CONGRATULATING William Xuereb upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, William Xuereb
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
and

WHEREAS, William Xuereb is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
230, Oceanside, 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, William Xuereb chose to beautify Wrights Field, the Town of
Hempstead's field in Oceanside, for the benefit of the Oceanside Little
League; and

WHEREAS, Growing up playing on Wrights Field, William Xuereb
recognized the run-down appearance of the Field, so he repaired and
painted the dugouts Oceanside colors of Navy Blue and Carolina Blue,
renovated the benches, mulched and cleaned the garden by the Field, and
finally he repaired the steps and decking of the observation stand; and

WHEREAS, Truly caring for his community and Oceanside Little League,
William Xuereb's goal for his project was for kids to be proud to play
for Oceanside and to feel what it is like to play in the "big leagues";
and

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

WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, William Xuereb
plans to continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, William Xuereb'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 William Xuereb on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to William Xuereb.