LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Christopher Anthony Carrano upon
the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 19, 2016

WHEREAS, Christopher Anthony Carrano, 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,
March 19, 2016, at the Merrick Golf Course Clubhouse, Merrick, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Christopher Anthony Carrano, the son of Christopher and Mamie
Carrano, is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 123, Sacred Heart
Church, North Merrick, New York; 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, Christopher Anthony Carrano raised money to
be used toward materials to build new, more weather resistant benches
located along the trails at the Norman J. Levy Preserve in Merrick; the
benches were needed to replace the old damaged and unsafe ones; he then
purchased gift cards with the leftover money and donated them to the
local food pantry; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Anthony Carrano'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 Christopher Anthony Carrano on achieving the rank
of Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Christopher Anthony Carrano.