Senate Resolution No. 1299

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Matthew Zaromatidis upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on October 1, 2021

WHEREAS, Matthew Zaromatidis, 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,
October 1, 2021, at the Clinton G. Martin Recreation Center in New Hyde
Park, New York; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Zaromatidis is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 544 in New Hyde Park; 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, Matthew Zaromatidis ran the Baby Bottle
Campaign at the Life Center of Long Island at Notre Dame Church in New
Hyde Park; he made presentations on the purpose of the Campaign during
Masses, and then through the next few weekends, collected funds and
various baby items; and

WHEREAS, Through this Campaign and a carwash fundraiser, Matthew
Zaromatidis helped the Life Center stay open during the ongoing COVID-19
pandemic and renovated the reception room at the Life Center in
Massapequa; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Zaromatidis' 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 Matthew Zaromatidis on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Matthew Zaromatidis.