LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Salvatore Walter DiBenedetto upon
the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on April 26, 2015

WHEREAS, Salvatore Walter DiBenedetto, through his diligence and rigor-
ous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday,
April 26, 2015, at Westhampton Beach Village Hall, Westhampton Beach,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Salvatore Walter DiBenedetto is a member of Boy Scouts of
America Troop 62, Westhampton Beach, New York; and
WHEREAS, A sophomore at Westhampton Beach High School, Salvatore
Walter DiBenedetto is a three-season athlete, a member of the Westhamp-
ton Beach Junior Fire Department, and works as a dockhand at the local
marina; 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, Salvatore Walter DiBenedetto organized an
eight-hour boater safety course where he raised funds to build a Life-
jacket Loaner Station at the Westhampton Beach Village Marina; and
WHEREAS, Salvatore Walter DiBenedetto'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 Salvatore Walter DiBenedetto on achieving the
rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Salvatore Walter DiBenedetto.