LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Brian Sweeney upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on May 7, 2016

WHEREAS, Brian Sweeney, 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, May 7, 2016, at
Holy Name of Jesus Church, Woodbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, Brian Sweeney is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 381,
Hicksville, 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, Brian Sweeney created a St. Joseph's Prayer
Garden at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Woodbury, New York, in honor of
Joseph Mario Reali, a 25 year-old parishioner who tragically lost his
life on January 16, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The beautiful garden consists of a St. Joseph statue
surrounded by flowers, bushes and two wooden benches that Brian Sweeney
built and stained; he also added a bird bath, solar lights and restored
an old bell tower that was located on church property; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Brian Sweeney made a pedestal and walkway out of
fieldstone and installed a handrail to help the elderly walk up the
walkway; and
WHEREAS, Brian Sweeney'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 Brian Sweeney on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brian Sweeney.