Bill Text: NY J01299 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Matthew Zaromatidis upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-01-11 - ADOPTED [J01299 Detail]
Download: New_York-2021-J01299-Introduced.html
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.