LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Steven Faux upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on May 21, 2016

WHEREAS, Steven Faux, 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, May 21, 2016, at
Mineola High School, Garden City Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, Steven Faux is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45,
Mineola, New York; and
WHEREAS, Steven Faux has held numerous positions with the troop
including, Troop Librarian, Troop Quartermaster Patrol Leader and
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Troop Guide; he has won the Klondike
Derby numerous times in the Younger Scout Division with the Phoenix
patrol and Older Scout Division with the Leadership Corp.; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Long Island Lutheran High School, Steven Faux
plans on attending North Central College next year, where he will study
Athletic Training; 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, Steven Faux installed plant boxes and a
gravel walkway at Denton Green Senior Apartments; the new planters allow
the residents an easier way to plant vegetables and flowers; and
WHEREAS, Steven Faux' 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 Steven Faux on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Steven Faux.