LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Nicholas A. Cannizzo upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on November 21, 2014

WHEREAS, Nicholas Angelo Cannizzo, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout, on November 21, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas A. Cannizzo, the son of Steven and Carol Cannizzo,
is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 376, Brooklyn, New York, a
part of the Greater New York Council; and
WHEREAS, A scout for the past nine years, Nicholas A. Cannizzo has
provided leadership and guidance to his fellow scouts by serving his
Troop in numerous positions such as Senior Patrol Leader, Chaplain's Aid
and Quarter Master; 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, Nicholas A. Cannizzo refurbished the exteri-
or fencing surrounding the gymnasium and front entry to Our Lady of
Grace Catholic School; he organized a group of approximately 30 individ-
uals which included other scouts and leaders, as well as family members
and friends; and
WHEREAS, This valuable project entailed scraping, priming and painting
the fencing which had not been tended to for more 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas A. Cannizzo'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 Nicholas A. Cannizzo on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nicholas A. Cannizzo.