Honor Brett Bosse, Eagle Scout

71 after a productive Cub Scout career, earning the Arrow of Light when he was 11 years old; during his Scouting career he served as Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Instructor, and two terms as Quartermaster; and WHEREAS, While attending many summer and high adventure camps, Brett T. Bosse earned 32 merit badges and successfully completed the requirements for Snorkeling, Junior Leadership Orientation Workshop training, World Conservation and the Catholic Ad Altare Dei Award; and WHEREAS, With a true passion for rowing, Brett T. Bosse has won multiple Rower of the Year and Leadership Awards at Port Rowing, as well as four Long Island Championships; he has also won two New York State High School Championships; and WHEREAS, At the national level, Brett T. Bosse has had much success as a member of the United States Junior National Team System, winning two National Team Championships, as well as a Bronze Medal; and WHEREAS, Most recently, in December 2018, Brett T. Bosse was invited to participate in the United States Rowing's Youth Regional Challenge in Sarasota, Florida, recognizing him as one of the top rowers in the Northeast, he earned a Silver Medal, missing gold by less than one second; and WHEREAS, A student at St. Mary's High School, Brett T. Bosse is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Scholar Service Institute and Finance Club; he also works at St. Mary's Church; 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, Brett T. Bosse designed, planned, built and installed a 132-unit cubby storage system for use by the rowers at Port Rowing's fast growing program; 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, Brett T. Bosse plans to continue rowing in college, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Brett T. Bosse'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 Brett T. Bosse on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Brett T. Bosse.