LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Thomas J. LaDuca upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Thomas J. LaDuca, 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 Friday, December 6,
2013, at Auburn Alliance Church, in Auburn, New York; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jeffrey and Wendy LaDuca, Thomas J. LaDuca is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 11; 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, Thomas J. LaDuca significantly enhanced an
outdoor chapel on the property of Casowasco Camp and Retreat Center in
Moravia, New York; this dedicated Scout created bench seating for 200
people, providing the camp a place to gather and worship for years to
come; and
WHEREAS, In addition to Scouting, Thomas J. LaDuca is actively engaged
in his community; he is a volunteer with St. Mary's Pasta Dinner and an
Altar Server; a freshman at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse, New
York, he is also an athlete, playing on his school's JV Soccer Team,
Bowling Team, and having played CYO Basketball for six years; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. LaDuca'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 Thomas J. LaDuca on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas J. LaDuca.