LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Andrew James Graham upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Andrew James Graham, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Andrew James Graham, the son of James and Stefanie Graham, is
a 16-year-old Sophomore at Columbia High School, East Greenbush, New
York; he is an honor student, and has played football for four years,
and lacrosse for three years; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Andrew James Graham is a member of both the
Chamber Choir at his school, and the Holy Spirit Church Teen Choir; he
also participated in the winter musical and drama club for two years;
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, Andrew James Graham built a pedestrian walk-
way at Holy Spirit Church, East Greenbush, New York; the project took
120 hours to complete, and included planning for bricks, sand, and other
materials, delivery of materials, removal of existing grass, spreading
sand, and installing bricks; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Andrew James Graham and his workers eliminated one
parking space, and painted a crosswalk through the space to ensure the
safety of the pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, Andrew James Graham'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 Andrew James Graham on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Andrew James Graham.