Honor Eagle Scout Achievement

March 23, 2019, at Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, Manhasset, New York; and WHEREAS, Devin Murphy O'Brien has been involved in Scouting since the 1st grade; after earning the Arrow of Light, Cub Scouting's highest honor, he crossed over to Troop 71, where he has served as Troop Guide, Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader; and WHEREAS, One of Devin Murphy O'Brien's fondest Boy Scout memories is the High Adventure Sea Base trip; he has a passion for summer camp where he earned most of his 28 merit badges and enjoyed basketball games, as well as getting away from technology and escaping the rest of the world; and WHEREAS, A Senior at Manhasset High School, Devin Murphy O'Brien participated in CYO Basketball and Lacrosse; he is New York State Boating Safety Certified and a Junior Volunteer at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn; 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, Devin Murphy O'Brien transformed the interior of a large, simple shed at the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society in Port Washington, into a general store museum; the general store will eventually be filled with vintage merchandise; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Manhasset 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, Devin Murphy O'Brien plans on majoring in Entertainment at college in the Fall, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Devin Murphy O'Brien'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 Devin Murphy O'Brien on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Devin Murphy O'Brien.