Senate Resolution No. 471

BY: Senator MARTINS

CONGRATULATING Andrew C. Vacchiano upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on May 29, 2025

WHEREAS, Andrew C. Vacchiano, 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 Thursday,
May 29, 2025, at The Irish American Society in Mineola, New York; and

WHEREAS, Andrew C. Vacchiano is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 200;
and

WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its glory; and

WHEREAS, Scouts BSA 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 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, For his project, Andrew C. Vacchiano prepared 120 duffel
bags containing a variety of personal items and distributed them to
teens within the foster care system, and also built shelving units for
SCO Family of Services to enhance their workspace; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Nassau County is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and

WHEREAS, As he goes forward in the workforce at Empire Adventure
Park, Andrew C. Vacchiano plans to continue to uphold the ideals and
principles of Scouting America; and

WHEREAS, Andrew C. Vacchiano'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 Andrew C. Vacchiano on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Andrew C. Vacchiano.