LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Matthew Oberdorf upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors, on May 16, 2010

WHEREAS, Matthew Oberdorf, 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, May 16, 2010
at the First United Methodist Church in Newark, New York, where his
Troop meets; and
WHEREAS, The son of Marlyn and Susan Oberdorf, Matthew Oberdorf is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 122; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Oberdorf's Scouting journey began in First Grade; he
exemplifies all Scouting stands for and has always been proud to wear
the uniform, whether it be the orange Tiger Cub shirt with ironed-on
pawprints or the Class A Boy Scout uniform; and
WHEREAS, A high school Junior and an outstanding student, Matthew
Oberdorf was recently inducted into the National Honor Society; he is
also a member of the All-County Band and has earned Sportsmanship Awards
for both Varsity Soccer and Varsity Swimming; 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
only 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 Eagle project, Matthew Oberdorf wanted to do some-
thing for the First United Methodist Church which has always been so
supportive of Troop 122 and most welcoming to all its Scouts and their
families; and
WHEREAS, Knowing the church wanted to update the children's nursery,
with the community's generous donation of the necessary materials and
the assistance of numerous dedicated and enthusiastic people, Matthew
Oberdorf orchestrated the major project of scraping and painting the
nursery and, when it was completed, the room looked wonderful and the
church members were eager to put it to use; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Oberdorf'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 Matthew Oberdorf on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Matthew Oberdorf, 133 Elmwood Avenue, Newark, New York 14513.