LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Garrett Byrne upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on June 20, 2015

WHEREAS, Garrett Byrne, 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, June 20, 2015,
at Plandome Village Hall, Plandome, New York; and
WHEREAS, Garrett Byrne is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 71,
Plandome, New York; and
WHEREAS, A Scout since 2004, Garrett Byrne earned the Cub Scout Arrow
of Light Award; in 2009, crossed over to Troop 71, where he enjoyed
numerous outdoor activities such as camping and cooking meals over the
fire; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of two weeks in the summer of 2014, Garrett
Byrne camped and hiked over 80 miles of mountains at Philmont Scout
Ranch in New Mexico; throughout this momentous experience, he learned
several skills such as survival, backpacking, shooting, and most impor-
tantly, leadership; and
WHEREAS, A student at St. Dominic High School, Garrett Byrne is a
member of the National Honor Society, English National Honor Society,
Italian Honor Society, and Science National Honor Society, as well as an
Honorable Mention Delegate at Model United Nations; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Garrett Byrne is a participant of both the
Winter and Spring Track Teams, and holds the position of co-Captain of
the Cross Country Team; and
WHEREAS, Garrett Byrne is a member of the Plandome Fire Department,
and has been selected to attend American Legion Boys' State in the
summer of 2015; 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, Garrett Byrne cleaned up the Manhasset Bay
using filter-feeding mussels which eat pollutants in the water; and
WHEREAS, Garrett Byrne'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 Garrett Byrne on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Garrett Byrne.