Senate Resolution No. 1135

BY: Senator MARTINS

CONGRATULATING Tristan Schellenberg upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Tristan Schellenberg, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony will be held at the
Mineola High School Auditorium in Garden City Park, New York, on
Saturday, June 7, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Tristan Schellenberg, of Williston Park, is a member of Boy
Scouts of America Troop 45 in Mineola, New York; 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
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and

WHEREAS, Tristan Schellenberg, a student of Chaminade High School
(Class of 2025), contributed his time and hard work to complete his
project for the Children's Learning Center at the Cerebral Palsy
Association of Nassau County; and

WHEREAS, For his Scouting project, Tristan Schellenberg designed and
led a team which built two self-watering vegetable table planters; to
raise funds, he hosted a bake sale at the Church of St. Aidan which
promoted his cause and raised awareness of Scouting in his church
community; these adaptive planters now serve as an educational and
therapeutic tool, allowing students with physical limitations to engage
in hands-on gardening; and

WHEREAS, Tristan Schellenberg plans to pursue a career in
entrepreneurship and technology with a focus on creating mission-driven
ventures; he hopes to remain rooted in service, faith, and community as
a lifelong leader and innovator; and

WHEREAS, Tristan Schellenberg'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, Tristan Schellenberg's dedication to the well-being of the
citizens of his community is represented through his devotion to
community and commitment to others; and

WHEREAS, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school,
his community, his State, and his Nation; undoubtedly, 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 Tristan Schellenberg on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Tristan Schellenberg.