Congratulating John Michael Judge upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

27, 2019, at the Griswold-Terry-Glover American Legion Post, Southold, New York; and WHEREAS, John Michael Judge is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 6, Southold, 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 only 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, John Michael Judge refurbished an overgrown prayer garden located at St. Patrick's Church in Southold; he designed, constructed and installed two resin benches, supervised the trimming of existing bushes, and removed all dead brush, replacing them with drought resistant plants throughout the garden; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, to make the garden more inviting to parishioners a trellis was built and installed, mulch was added to the area, and four statues were placed around the garden, adding a serene place for the community to gather for spiritual guidance and quiet reflection; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Southold is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, John Michael Judge'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 John Michael Judge on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to John Michael Judge.