Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

June 2, 2019, at the East Moriches Fire House, East Moriches, New York; and WHEREAS, Anthony Mario LoPresti is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 29, East Moriches, 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, 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, Anthony Mario LoPresti purchased, assembled and installed a wood and vinyl swing set/climbing structure to be utilized and enjoyed by the members of the VFW Post No. 5350 in Westhampton Beach, New York, as well as their family and friends; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Westhampton Beach 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, Anthony Mario LoPresti will continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Anthony Mario LoPresti'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 Anthony Mario LoPresti on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Anthony Mario LoPresti.