J 473: Congratulating Diego S. Mejia-Manzano upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 29, 2025

 Senate Resolution No. 473 BY: Senator MARTINS CONGRATULATING Diego S. Mejia-Manzano upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 29, 2025 WHEREAS, Diego S. Mejia-Manzano, 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, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, New York; and WHEREAS, Diego S. Mejia-Manzano 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, Diego S. Mejia-Manzano refurbished a meeting room at St. John's Lutheran Church; 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, Diego S. Mejia-Manzano graduated from Mineola High School in Mineola, New York in June 2024; and WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Diego S. Mejia-Manzano plans on pursuing a degree at New York University, while continuing the ideals and principles of Scouting America; and WHEREAS, Diego S. Mejia-Manzano'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 Diego S. Mejia-Manzano on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Diego S. Mejia-Manzano.