LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating John A. Becker upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors, on April 19, 2015

WHEREAS, John A. Becker, 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 19, 2015, at
the Seaford American Legion Post 1132, Seaford, New York; and
WHEREAS, John A. Becker, the son of John and Rose Marie Becker, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 581, Seaford, 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, Eagle Scout John A. Becker became involved with the Nassau
County Police Department and the REACH Program; this vital program
ensures law enforcement has pertinent information readily available
which can be used to quickly find an individual with a cognitive disor-
der who has gone missing; and
WHEREAS, For his project, John A. Becker and other Scouts first mailed
approximately 2,000 letters to individual families and institutions in
order to collect data on residents with cognitive disorders; he then
organized and supervised a registration site, where information was
gathered and photos were taken of those with cognitive conditions; and
WHEREAS, John A. Becker'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 A. Becker on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John A. Becker.