LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Wiley Sardella Matthews upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on April 2, 2016

WHEREAS, Wiley Sardella Matthews, 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 Saturday,
April 2, 2016, at St. Joseph's Recreational Center, Middletown, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Wiley Sardella Matthews, the son of Todd and DeAnna Matthews,
is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 300, Middletown, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Homeschooled and currently in the 11th grade, Wiley Sardella
Matthews plans to take courses at SUNY Orange in the start of his senior
year where he will study Computer Science, Business Administration, and
Engineering; he is in the process of obtaining his Private Pilot's
license and is an avid pianist; 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, Wiley Sardella Matthews began his Eagle Scout Service
Project, Maple Hill Park Pedestrian Bridge, in early October of 2015 and
was completed in late November; the bridge is situated over an inlet
stream to Maple Hill Parks pond; it makes movement around the park easi-
er by allowing park-goers to completely circumnavigate the pond; the
location had to be cleared of obstruction and a stone foundation created
to support the bridge; the bridge was designed in cooperation with an
engineer, assembled at his home, and placed onto its foundation with a
crane; and
WHEREAS, Wiley Sardella Matthews' 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 Wiley Sardella Matthews on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Wiley Sardella Matthews.