Senate Resolution No. 1052

BY: Senator MARTINS

CONGRATULATING Brian Ricci Bernic upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, in September of 2022

WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Brian Ricci
Bernic has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle
Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday, June
18, 2023, at the Plandome Village Green in Plandome, New York; and

WHEREAS, Starting as a Cub Scout in Pack 101 and earning the Arrow
of Light award, Brian Ricci Bernic is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 71 in Plandome, New York; and

WHEREAS, In Troop 71, Brian Ricci Bernic has served in various
leadership positions, including Librarian, Historian, Patrol Leader,
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and finally Senior Patrol Leader, the
top Scout position; and

WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its glory; and

WHEREAS, 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 approximately 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
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and

WHEREAS, For his project, Brian Ricci Bernic focused on the Long
Island Science Museum, where he cleared and widened an overgrown trail
and installed fifteen handmade custom wooden signs identifying various
trees and vegetation to educate visitors enjoying the preserve; he
tirelessly spent hours drawing the art for the signs, getting the
materials, and assembling the signs with his father; and

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

WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Brian Ricci
Bernic plans on attending Embry Riddle, as well as Air Force ROTC to

become an Aerospace Engineer, while continuing the ideals and principles
of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Brian Ricci Bernic'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 Brian Ricci Bernic on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Brian Ricci Bernic.