LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Christopher Mueller upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on May 21, 2016

WHEREAS, Christopher Mueller, 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, Christopher Mueller is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 45, Mineola, New York; and
WHEREAS, As the troop's Patrol Leader, Christopher Mueller led his
patrol to be named Honor Patrol of the Week at summer camp in 2011; he
was inducted into the OA in 2012, and that same year he led the Phoenix
Patrol to Honor Patrol of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Mueller is currently a freshman at Farmingdale
State College where he is studying Mechanical Engineering Technology; in
addition to his studies, he completed a successful season on the
school's cross country team; 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 Mueller refurbished and
constructed an addition to the Mineola High School Track Team storage
shed; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Mueller'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 Mueller 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 Mueller.