LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION congratulating Zachary J. Barbeau upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most  pres-
tigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Zachary J. Barbeau, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
has  achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on February 11, 2012,  at
St. Rita Church in Webster, New York; and
  WHEREAS,  The  son  of Tony and Linda Barbeau, Zachary J. Barbeau is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 163; he has served  the  Troop  in
many capacities and is currently its Senior Patrol Leader; 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 Eagle project, Zachary worked with Mary's  Place,  an
organization  in  Rochester  which reaches out to refugees of all faiths
and nationalities, helping them  with  their  English  language  skills,
assisting  with  homework,  and  offering counseling and health-outreach
counseling; and
  WHEREAS, Zachary J. Barbeau helped Mary's Place with  a  clothing  and
sporting  goods  drive,  organized  a  Game Day, and helped with repairs
needed at the facility; and
  WHEREAS, Zachary J. Barbeau'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 Zachary J. Barbeau on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Zachary J. Barbeau, 33  Simone  Terrace,  Webster,  New  York
14580.