Senate Resolution No. 69

BY: Senator LAVALLE

CONGRATULATING John Michael Judge upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on January 27, 2019

WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, John Michael
Judge has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle
Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday, January
27, 2019, at the Griswold-Terry-Glover American Legion Post, Southold,
New York; and

WHEREAS, John Michael Judge is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 6, Southold, 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 project, John Michael Judge refurbished an
overgrown prayer garden located at St. Patrick's Church in Southold; he
designed, constructed and installed two resin benches, supervised the
trimming of existing bushes, and removed all dead brush, replacing them
with drought resistant plants throughout the garden; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, to make the garden more inviting to
parishioners a trellis was built and installed, mulch was added to the
area, and four statues were placed around the garden, adding a serene
place for the community to gather for spiritual guidance and quiet
reflection; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Southold is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and

WHEREAS, John Michael Judge'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 John Michael Judge on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to John Michael Judge.