LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating William Paul Callahan upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, William Paul Callahan, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held on Saturday,
January 15, 2011, at St. Padre Pio's Parish at Our Lady of Fatima Roman
Catholic Church in Elba, New York; and
WHEREAS, Son of William and Paula Callahan, William Paul Callahan is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 6017; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Elba Central School, William Paul Callahan is a
member of the National Honor Society, Ski Club, the Yearbook Review
Staff, Varsity Club, Varsity Tennis, and Varsity Football; 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 project, William Paul Callahan replaced and repaired
portions of the property at the Padre Pio Parish Church; he replaced
outdoor lighting with energy saving equipment and installed a low volt-
age lighting system to light the flags and outdoor stations; he also
re-treated all the outdoor wood for preservation and repaired a small
roof and posts using copper caps; and
WHEREAS, William Paul Callahan'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 lead-
er, 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 Paul Callahan on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William Paul Callahan, 4381 Drake Street Road, Elba, New York
14058.