LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Christopher Michael Long, Jr. upon
the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Christopher Michael Long, Jr., through his diligence and rigor-
ous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Michael Long, Jr. is a member of Boy Scouts of
America Troop 457,Williamsville, 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 Eagle project, Christopher Michael Long, Jr. organ-
ized the planning and building of five benches at the historic Forest
Lawn Cemetery; these benches were specifically designed to match the
existing landscape and were carefully placed to enhance the beauty of
the grounds; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Michael Long, Jr.'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 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 Christopher Michael Long, Jr. 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 Michael Long, Jr.