Senate Resolution No. 1688

BY: Senator LAVALLE

CONGRATULATING Marc A. DiFilippo upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 13,
2017

WHEREAS, Marc A. DiFilippo, 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 13, 2017, at the Miller Place High School in Miller Place, New York;
and

WHEREAS, Marc A. DiFilippo, the son of Armand and Lynanne DiFilippo,
is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 204 in Miller Place; and

WHEREAS, A senior at Miller Place High School, Marc A. DiFilippo
plans on attending Stony Brook University after graduation; and

WHEREAS, An exceptional student, Marc A. DiFilippo is a member of
several academic clubs including the National Honor Society, Foreign
Language Honor Society, FIRST Robotics, Mathletes and Science Club; in
addition, he plays an instrument in the Pep Band; 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, Marc A. DiFilippo constructed an outdoor
storage shed for Hope House Ministries in Port Jefferson, New York; he
first raised funds through a bowling event at Port Jeff Bowl, and
procured donations to buy the materials; he then built the much needed
shed which stores this worthy organization's supplies and materials; and

WHEREAS, Marc A. DiFilippo'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 Marc Anthony DiFilippo on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Marc Anthony DiFilippo.