Senate Resolution No. 5631

BY: Senator AVELLA

CONGRATULATING Christian Georgantonis upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on September 29, 2018

WHEREAS, Christian Georgantonis, 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 Saturday,
September 29, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Christian Georgantonis is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 268; and

WHEREAS, Currently a junior in high school, Christian Georgantonis
plans to attend college in the hopes of becoming a lawyer, and later a
politician; and

WHEREAS, Christian Georgantonis has been an active member of his
community since the young age of six; he truly believes in the value of
volunteerism; 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, Christian Georgantonis cleared the weeds
from a large section of land at a local environmental center; he then
planted numerous flower bulbs for visitors to enjoy; and

WHEREAS, Christian Georgantonis' 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 Christian Georgantonis on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Christian Georgantonis.