LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Peter Boyadjian upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors, on June 20, 2015

WHEREAS, Peter Boyadjian, 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 Saturday, June 20,
2015, at Plandome Village Hall, Plandome, New York; and
WHEREAS, Peter Boyadjian is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop
71, Plandome, New York; and
WHEREAS, A Scout since 2004, Peter Boyadjian earned the highest merit
Cub Scouting had to offer, including 20 activity pins; he also received
the Arrow of Light Award, and the St. Gregory Religious Medal from the
Armenian Church; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, Peter Boyadjian crossed over to Troop 71, where he
enjoyed numerous outdoor activities such as camping, canoeing, and cook-
ing meals; in addition, he attended Camp Yawgoog and climbed Mt. Wash-
ington; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Peter Boyadjian assumed various leader-
ship positions, including Den Chief, Troop Guide, Assistant Senior
Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional Scout and role model, Peter Boyadjian earned
34 merit badges, and received the Ararat Religious Medal Award; and
WHEREAS, A student at Manhasset High School, Peter Boyadjian attained
both the Presidential Service Award and the NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete
Award, and was selected as the Junior Varsity Wrestling Captain, as well
as finishing third in the Conference/County Qualifier Wrestling Tourna-
ment; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Peter Boyadjian holds the title of President of the
Youth Club, and Ordained Acolyte of St. Sarkis Armenian Church, Little
Neck, 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
only 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, Peter Boyadjian, with the help of his fellow
Scouts, friends, and Mr. Artinian and Mr. Riordon, repaired the gazebo
at the New York Armenian Home, Flushing, New York; and
WHEREAS, Peter Boyadjian'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 Peter Boyadjian on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Peter Boyadjian.