Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

2019, at Mineola High School, Garden City Park, New York; and WHEREAS, Derek D'Annuzio has been a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45, Mineola, New York, since 2012, during which time he has held several leadership positions, including Photographer, Librarian and Quartermaster; 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, Derek D'Annuzio is a senior at Wheatley High School in Old Westbury, New York, where he threw shot put for the track team; he is also a member of School Within a School (SWS), a student run program which enables him to choose his own classes based on his interests; 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 approximately 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, Derek D'Annuzio relocated an existing vegetable garden at Saint Brigids/Our Lady of Hope Regional School in Westbury, New York, to a more optimal location with access to more sunlight; the vegetable garden was used to teach students how to grow and nurture vegetables, and once the vegetables were fully grown, they were donated to local soup kitchens; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Westbury is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Derek D'Annuzio plans on pursuing a degree in construction management, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Derek D'Annuzio'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 Derek D'Annuzio on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Derek D'Annuzio.