Senate Resolution No. 3988

BY: Senator LAVALLE

CONGRATULATING Thomas Charles Barry, Jr. upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on March 24, 2018

WHEREAS, Thomas Charles Barry, Jr., 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, March 24, 2018, at Miller Place High School, Miller Place, New
York; and

WHEREAS, The son of Thomas and Patricia Barry, Thomas Charles Barry,
Jr. is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 204, Miller Place, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Charles Barry, Jr. is a sophomore at Knox High
School, where he is a member of the Crew Team and STEM Club; in
addition, he was cast in the theater production of "Dogfight"; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his years of scouting, Thomas Charles Barry, Jr.
has earned the Order of the Arrow, and completed both the Mile Swim and
Snorkeling BSA; 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, Thomas Charles Barry, Jr. built a wooden
structure to provide shade over an outdoor touch tank at the Mount Sinai
Nature Center at Cedar Beach; the touch tank houses local sea life and
is part of the educational program at the Nature Center; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Miller Place, New York, is represented through his project and
demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others;
and


WHEREAS, In addition to his parents, With him throughout have been
his siblings, Bryan, Kelli and James, who have all shown him love and
support and rejoice in his many achievements; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Charles Barry, Jr.'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 Thomas Charles Barry, Jr. on achieving the rank
of Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Thomas Charles Barry, Jr.