LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Gregory Louis Grillo upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 13th, 2016

WHEREAS, Gregory Louis Grillo, 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,
March 13th, 2016, at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Webster, New York; and
WHEREAS, Gregory Louis Grillo, the son of Joseph and Jennifer Grillo,
is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 110, Webster, 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, Gregory Louis Grillo replaced eight eight-
foot sections of boardwalk, at the Whiting Road Nature Preserve in
Webster, New York; the boardwalk was made with a new design and improved
materials, resulting in a safer and sturdier walkway for the community;
and
WHEREAS, Currently a senior in high school, Gregory Louis Grillo plans
on pursuing a career in nursing; and
WHEREAS, A talented musician, Gregory Louis Grillo has participated in
both the Webster Thomas High School Concert and Jazz Bands; he is also
the drummer in the local band "Seek No Bounds"; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional student and scout, Gregory Louis Grillo is a
member of the "Order of the Arrow" National Honor Society, and attended
the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Jamboree; and
WHEREAS, In his spare time, Gregory Louis Grillo enjoys downhill
skiing and vinyl record collecting; and
WHEREAS, Gregory Louis Grillo'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 lead-
er, 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 Gregory Louis Grillo on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gregory Louis Grillo.