LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Joseph A. Ferriso upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Boy Scouting honors, on March 21, 2014

WHEREAS, Joseph A. Ferriso, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
he will be honored at an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony to be held on
Friday, March 21, 2014, at Copiague Middle School in Copiague, New York;
and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Kellenberg High School, Joseph A. Ferriso is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 284 of Copiague; 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, 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, Joseph A. Ferriso planned, developed
and constructed a 19 foot by 5 foot wooden deck, with railing and
stairs, at the Youth Council building in Copiague, New York; and
WHEREAS, The project, which took 314 working hours, included the demo-
lition of the building's existing unsafe steps and railings and the
cleanup of the front of the building, including the removal of overgrown
bushes; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Ferriso's completed project provides safe ingress and
egress for all who utilize the building; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Ferriso'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 Joseph Ferriso on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Ferriso.