LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating George Orphanides upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on June 12, 2009

WHEREAS, George Orphanides, 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 Friday, June 12, 2009,
at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in New Rochelle, New York; and
WHEREAS, George Orphanides is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
11 in New Rochelle, New York; he has served his troop as both a Patrol
Leader and a Senior Patrol Leader; and
WHEREAS, He attended grammar school at Holy Name of Jesus, then went
on to Salesian High School where he was an honor student and a member of
the Greek Society Club; he was very involved in the Drama Club, acting
in numerous roles such as MacBeth and a homeless man; and
WHEREAS, George Orphanides received his Ad Altare Dei religious award
at St. Patrick's Cathedral; 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, George Orphanides repainted several
sections of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in order to have a newly
installed fire alarm blend in with the existing decor; this required a
great deal of painting in many rooms and hallways, using more than 60
gallons of paint to do so; and
WHEREAS, George Orphanides' 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 George Orphanides on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to George Orphanides.