LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Justin L. Michaelson upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 20, 2016

WHEREAS, Justin L. Michaelson, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held on Sunday, March
20, 2016, at the Elks Lodge in Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, Justin L. Michaelson is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 62 in Goshen, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, Justin L. Michaelson joined Troop 62, and during the
next six years, he advanced through the ranks from Scout to Eagle Scout;
he earned 35 Merit Badges and sharpened his leadership skills as First
Aid Instructor, Answer Box, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Senior
Patrol Leader; and
WHEREAS, In addition, some of Justin L. Michaelson's scouting activ-
ities and honors included attending summer camp at Ten Mile River Camp
Ranachqua, marching in the Memorial Day and Saint Patrick Day Parades,
Menorah Lighting Services, and being the recipient of the Muhammad
Wilkerson/Jerrel Jernigan Award; and
WHEREAS, Active in his school and community, Justin L. Michaelson
participated as a three-year Varsity Wrestler and two-year Varsity Foot-
ball Player as well as taking part in several Goshen High School Musical
Performances; 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, Justin L. Michaelson created care packages
for sick and injured children at Orange Regional Medical Center in
Middletown, New York; the care packages consisted of stuffed elephants,
coloring books, crayons and birth certificates; and
WHEREAS, Justin L. Michaelson was able to deliver the care packages to
some of the sick children right before Christmas which was the highlight
of the project; and
WHEREAS, Justin L. Michaelson'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 Justin L. Michaelson on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Justin L. Michaelson.