Honor Matthew Catania's Eagle Scout

2013; throughout his illustrious scouting career, he has held several leadership positions, including Troop Photographer, Assistant Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader of the Crusader Patrol; and WHEREAS, A junior at Mineola High School, Matthew Catania has been on the High Honor Roll all three years, and is a member of the Bowling Team as well as the Spring Track and Field Team; 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, Matthew Catania refurbished the Native Garden at Clarks Botanic Garden in Albertson, New York; the beautification of this landmark will provide nectar, pollen and seeds which serve as food for the bees, butterflies and birds, and ultimately establishing a functioning ecosystem to benefit the environment; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Albertson 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, Matthew Catania plans on pursuing a degree in communications/media studies, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Matthew Catania'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 Matthew Catania on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Matthew Catania.