Senate Resolution No. 3226

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Robert Garcia upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Robert Garcia, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held in recognition of his
latest accomplishment; and

WHEREAS, Robert Garcia is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45
in Mineola, New York; and

WHEREAS, An active member of his church and community, Robert Garcia
was a participant of Saint Mary's Robotics team and the local little
league; and

WHEREAS, As a student at Carle Place High School, Robert Garcia was
named to the honor roll list numerous times and was a member of both the
middle school wrestling team and the varsity track team; he also served
as an assistant leader and leader for the SKILLS USA Entrepreneurship
team of Barry Tech BOCES; and

WHEREAS, Robert Garcia earned a Certification of Completion for
Introduction to O.S.H.A., and was selected as the 2018-2019 student of
the 3rd quarter for game design; he is also a mentor and a worker for
Game Builders Academy (GBA) at Hofstra University, where he helps teach
children about the fundamentals of S.T.E.M.; 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 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
of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community
service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed;
and

WHEREAS, For his project, Robert Garcia designed and put in a
ceremonial garden for his community church; after raising the necessary
funds, he installed memorial bricks, a bench and arbor; upon its
completion, the garden was blessed for all to use; and


WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Mineola 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, Robert Garcia
plans on pursuing a career in video game design and programming while
continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Robert Garcia'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 Robert Garcia on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Robert Garcia.