Senate Resolution No. 628

BY: Senator THOMAS

CONGRATULATING Vincent Staffa upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Vincent Staffa
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
and

WHEREAS, Vincent Staffa is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
230, Oceanside, 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 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
of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community
service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed;
and

WHEREAS, Vincent Staffa prepared equipment bags with many sorely
needed emergency items for the members of the Oceanside Fire Department;
and

WHEREAS, Truly making an exceptional effort for his community,
Vincent Staffa identified the need for these items by meeting and
interviewing several firefighters to distinguish the most helpful tools
for first response for people to carry when on call; he worked
tirelessly to assemble a useful, functional bag that would not get in
the way of their equipment and that was filled with good quality items;
and

WHEREAS, Along with several volunteers, Vincent Staffa's project
proved to be successful and distributed around 100 emergency item bags
to the town's firefighters; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Oceanside, 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, Vincent Staffa
plans to continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Vincent Staffa'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 Vincent Staffa on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Vincent Staffa.