Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

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.