Senate Resolution No. 1052 BY: Senator MARTINS CONGRATULATING Brian Ricci Bernic upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, in September of 2022 WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Brian Ricci Bernic has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the Plandome Village Green in Plandome, New York; and WHEREAS, Starting as a Cub Scout in Pack 101 and earning the Arrow of Light award, Brian Ricci Bernic is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 71 in Plandome, New York; and WHEREAS, In Troop 71, Brian Ricci Bernic has served in various leadership positions, including Librarian, Historian, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and finally Senior Patrol Leader, the top Scout position; and WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its glory; and WHEREAS, 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 the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and WHEREAS, For his project, Brian Ricci Bernic focused on the Long Island Science Museum, where he cleared and widened an overgrown trail and installed fifteen handmade custom wooden signs identifying various trees and vegetation to educate visitors enjoying the preserve; he tirelessly spent hours drawing the art for the signs, getting the materials, and assembling the signs with his father; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Plandome, New York 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, Brian Ricci Bernic plans on attending Embry Riddle, as well as Air Force ROTC to become an Aerospace Engineer, while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Brian Ricci Bernic'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 Ricci Bernic on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Brian Ricci Bernic.