Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

May 7, 2017, at the United Hamptons Methodist Church, Southampton, New York; and WHEREAS, Michael V. Finalborgo is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 58, Southampton, New York; and WHEREAS, A senior at Southampton High School, Michael V. Finalborgo plays Varsity Soccer and is a member of the Outing Club as well as the Varsity Club; and WHEREAS, In addition, he gives of his time and energies to the Hamptons Surf Club, a local fishing club that sponsors fishing tournaments and helps raise awareness of the importance of conservation and maintenance of the fishing industry and beach environment; 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, Michael V. Finalborgo restored and upgraded an outdoor educational pond at the South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo); and WHEREAS, Michael V. Finalborgo'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 Michael V. Finalborgo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Michael V. Finalborgo.