Honor Eagle Scout Joseph Bereswill

45, Mineola, New York; 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, Joseph Bereswill joined scouting in September of 2008; as a Cub Scout, he earned all 20 Boy Scouts of America Super-Achiever Award Activity Recognition Pins, along with six Silver and two Gold Arrow Point Awards; and WHEREAS, In his illustrious 11-year scouting career, Joseph Bereswill has served as Summer Scout Camp Counselor, Den Chief, as well as an instructor and guide; he has staffed many district and council camporees, Order of the Arrow programs and BSA Diocesan Catholic and All Faith Committee religious scouting retreats and events; and WHEREAS, Joseph Bereswill has served as Troop 45's Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Order of the Arrow representative and Outdoor Ethics Guide; and WHEREAS, In 2010, Joseph Bereswill achieved Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary Centennial Awards, with all five ribbon requirements; a few years later, he earned its Supernova STEM Award; in addition, he was one of only a small group of scouting recipients across the entire Council to earn the prestigious Theodore Roosevelt Award Medal; 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 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, Joseph Bereswill researched the best and most environmentally safe system of designing and building a permanent, year-round, natural rainwater reclamation and recycling system for the Garden City community wildlife and bird sanctuary; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Garden City is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, Joseph Bereswill'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 Joseph Bereswill on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Joseph Bereswill.