Assembly Resolution No. 650

BY: M. of A. Solages

CONGRATULATING Nicholas Ortiz upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors, on January 11,
2020

WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Nicholas Ortiz
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Saturday, January 11,
2020, at Grace United Methodist Church, Valley Stream, New York; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Ortiz is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
109, Valley Stream, New York, where he has satisfactorily completed all
the requirements for this rank as prescribed by the Boy Scouts of
America; and

WHEREAS, A junior honor roll student at St. Mary's High School in
Manhasset, New York, Nicholas Ortiz is a star athlete on the Varsity
Track Team; 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, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Valley Stream is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and

WHEREAS, As Nicholas Ortiz goes forward in his academic career, he
will continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Ortiz' 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 Nicholas Ortiz on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Nicholas Ortiz.