LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Gregory J. Fillios upon the occa-
sion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most pres-
tigious of Scouting honors, on January 8, 2010

WHEREAS, Gregory J. Fillios, 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, January 8,
2010, at Wellington C. Mepham High School, Bellmore, New York; and
WHEREAS, Gregory J. Fillios, the son of George and Barbara Fillios, is
a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 577, North Bellmore, New York,
which is sponsored by American Legion Post No. 1749; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Gregory J. Fillios is attending Carnegie Mellon
University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his studies concentrated in
the field of Chemistry; 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, Gregory J. Fillios chose to assemble and
donate 50 book bags full of books and school supplies, and 20 boxes of
books for all ages; in total, 1300 books and a huge amount of school
supplies were donated; this project, which took 41 volunteers and 211
hours to complete, benefited the less fortunate children in Nassau Coun-
ty, specifically children and families residing in homeless shelters;
the Nassau County Department of Social Services organized the distrib-
ution; and
WHEREAS, Gregory J. Fillios'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 Gregory J. Fillios on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gregory J. Fillios.