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

WHEREAS, Noah Levin 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 Saint Joseph Recreational Center, Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, The son of Stuart and Deborah Levin, Noah Levin is a member
of Boy Scouts of America Troop 300 in Middletown, New York; he has been
active in Scouting for nearly 12 years and has held various leadership
positions with the Troop; and
WHEREAS, Noah Levin is a senior at Middletown High School where he has
been taking college level courses since his freshman year; Noah just
completed his 14th quarter on the high honor roll and will graduate in
June 2016; he plans to attend college and pursue a degree in Aerospace
Engineering; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Noah Levin is involved with numerous extra-cur-
ricular activities such as the Varsity Track Team, National Honor Socie-
ty, Senior Enrichment, Robotics Club, Habitat for Humanity and tutoring
as well as lifeguarding; 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, Noah Levin planned and constructed a peren-
nial garden, which encompassed a rock wall, for Saint Albert's priory in
Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, Noah Levin'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 Noah Levin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Noah Levin.