Honor Brian Seeley, Eagle Scout

604 in Bethpage; it is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and WHEREAS, In 2007, Brian R. Seeley began his Scouting career as a Cub Scout in Pack 603; when he joined Troop 604 in 2012, he earned the Arrow of Light Award and, by March of that same year, he became a Scout; and WHEREAS, Brian R. Seeley quickly advanced through the Scouting ranks; he became a Tenderfoot Scout in March of 2013; Second Class Scout in September of 2013; First Class Scout in March of 2014; Star Scout in March of 2015; and Life Scout in December of 2015, before earning the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout in December of 2018; and WHEREAS, Brian R. Seeley, a well-rounded young man who serves as a role model to his peers, has held several leadership positions within his troop, including: Troop Historian, Assistant Patrol Leader, Librarian, Den Chief, Troop Guide, WebMaster, OA Troop Representative, and Unit Scouter College Reserve; and WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous awards and achievements, Brian R. Seeley earned Firem'n Chit, Totin' Chip, Snorkeling BSA, World Conservation and Order of the Arrow Awards, Brotherhood, and two Silver Palms; and WHEREAS, Brian R. Seeley has made persistent and steady progress through the ranks to achieve this prestigious award and has demonstrated his determination to prepare himself for a meaningful, productive role in society; currently, he is a senior at Bethpage Senior High School; after graduating, he plans on attending the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he will study Computer Engineering; 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, 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, Brian R. Seeley chose a task to benefit the Dogability Center in Syosset, New York; the Center offers various activities where dogs and people can interact; the staff work with children that have a fear of dogs, the elderly, people suffering from PTSD, and more; and WHEREAS, Brian R. Seeley built seven large tables, 8' x 4'; each table also included a shelf where staff can store dog supplies; these tables allow the Center to better host parties and events; and WHEREAS, Brian R. Seeley'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 Brian R. Seeley on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Brian R. Seeley.