Assembly Resolution No. 980

BY: M. of A. Brabenec

CONGRATULATING Alexander Rodrigues upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on March 7, 2026

WHEREAS, Alexander Rodrigues, 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 Saturday,
March 7, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Warwick, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Alexander Rodrigues is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 45; and

WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its glory; and

WHEREAS, Scouts BSA 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 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
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and

WHEREAS, For his project, Alexander Rodrigues worked to clean up a
hiking trail at Mountain Lake Park in Warwick, New York; he constructed
and added two benches for public use and cleared a view of the lake from
the benches on the trail; and

WHEREAS, Alexander Rodrigues' dedication to the safety and
well-being of the citizens of Orange County is represented through his
project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment
to others; and

WHEREAS, As he enters the next chapters of his life and is met with
limitless opportunities, Alexander Rodrigues plans to continue to uphold
the ideals and principles of Scouting America; and

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

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