Senate Resolution No. 1294

BY: Senator LAVALLE

CONGRATULATING Matthew Schneider upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on April 2,
2017

WHEREAS, Matthew Schneider, 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,
April 2, 2017, at VFW Post 414 Hall in Center Moriches, New York; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Schneider is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 414 in Center Moriches; and

WHEREAS, A leader in his high school, Matthew Schneider is an AP and
honors student as well as a member of the school's Mock Trial team,
Brass Quintet, National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Class
Council, Student Government and YMCA Youth and Government Council; 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, Matthew Schneider raised funds, and then
built a podium for the William Floyd High School's Auditorium; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Schneider'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 Matthew Schneider on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Matthew Schneider.