LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating David Grey upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of
Scouting honors, on June 10, 2016

WHEREAS, David Grey, 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 Friday, June 10, 2016, at
Walt Whitman High School, Huntington Station, New York; and
WHEREAS, David Grey, the son of Catherine and Robert Grey, is a member
of Boy Scouts of America Troop 218, Huntington Station, New York; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Walt Whitman High School, David Grey has been an
enthusiastic member of the marching band for the last five years; this
past year, he served as the band's Field Major, helping the group
capture the New York State Band Championship in its category; 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, David Grey, along with his fellow scouts,
built a new shelving system for musical instruments in the Walt Whitman
High School Marching Band's utility room; and
WHEREAS, David Grey'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 David Grey on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David Grey.