LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Rodrigo Jose Samodal upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on February 8, 2015

WHEREAS, Rodrigo Jose Samodal, 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 Sunday,
February 8, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Rodrigo Jose Samodal is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 3097, Big Flats, 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, Rodrigo Jose Samodal collected books, read-
ing materials, clothes, toys, and toiletries and sent the packages to
Puerto Princessa, a small community in the Philippines; he and his fami-
ly then traveled to Puerto Princessa and distributed the donated books
to the school libraries throughout the community; today, he and his
family continue to periodically send boxes of books; and
WHEREAS, Rodrigo Jose Samodal'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 Rodrigo Jose Samodal on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rodrigo Jose Samodal.