LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Ryan Sharpelletti upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on May 21, 2016

WHEREAS, Ryan Sharpelletti, 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 21,
2016, at the Hamptons Methodist Church in Southampton, New York; and
WHEREAS, Ryan Sharpelletti is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
58, Southampton, 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, Ryan Sharpelletti built an outdoor turtle
pen for the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center (SOFO)
in Bridgehampton, New York; the pen will provide the Eastern Box turtles
residing at SOFO a more natural habitat in which to have the opportunity
to hibernate and procreate; and
WHEREAS, Outside of Scouting, much of Ryan Sharpelletti's high school
career has been focused on community service through his involvement
with such organizations and clubs as Special Olympics, Relay for Life,
Flying Point Foundation for Autism, Key Club, Girls Learn International,
the Mariner's Patriot Club, and the National Honor Society; and
WHEREAS, In addition, last spring, Ryan Sharpelletti spent his Easter
break helping to build a vocational school for the community of Constan-
za in the Dominican Republic; and
WHEREAS, Ryan Sharpelletti'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 Ryan Sharpelletti on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ryan Sharpelletti.