Congratulating Nikolaos Stavrianos upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on Friday, May 15, 2026

Senate Resolution No. 2061

BY: Senator MARTINS

        CONGRATULATING   Nikolaos   Stavrianos   upon  the
        occasion of  receiving  the  distinguished  rank  of
        Eagle   Scout,  the  most  prestigious  of  Scouting
        honors, on Friday, May 15, 2026

  WHEREAS, Nikolaos Stavrianos, 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,
May  15,  2026, at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church in Sea Cliff, New York;
and

  WHEREAS, Nikolaos Stavrianos is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 43; 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, Nikolaos Stavrianos helped to beautify,
restore, and improve community access to a park trail in Alley Park Pond
in Queens, New York; and

  WHEREAS, When Nikolaos Stavrianos saw that a  trail  in  Alley  Park
Pond  was  overtaken  by  bushes  and  debris,  he  decided to clean the
impacted area and improve the rough pathway on the  trail;  his  efforts
expanded  access  to  the  trail  by  making  the area more walkable and
enjoyable; and

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

  WHEREAS, Beyond his project, Nikolaos Stavrianos has been an  active
volunteer  in  several  local  organizations,  and  he has supported toy
drives, food distribution, fundraising events, community  outreach,  and
youth-focused service initiatives; and

  WHEREAS,  Nikolaos  Stavrianos  served  as a senior patrol leader in
Scouts BSA, which gave him the  unique  opportunity  to  lead  both  his

patrol  and  troop  through  meetings, activities, service projects, and
leadership development, making him a role model for other scouts; and

  WHEREAS,  Now  a  Dean's  List  student  at the University of Tampa,
Nikolaos Stavrianos is a graduate of North Shore High School;  while  in
high  school,  he  developed a strong background in leadership, service,
entrepreneurship,  and  community  involvement  through  his  leadership
positions  in several clubs, including DECA, student government, Spanish
Club, Key Club, Buddy Club, and currently, Pi Sigma Epsilon; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout his academic journey,  Nikolaos  Stavrianos  has
earned several honors for his achievements, including the New York State
Seal  of  Tri-Literacy  in  English,  Greek, and Spanish, National Honor
Society recognition, and a Community Service Merit Award; and

  WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his  endeavors,  Nikolaos  Stavrianos
plans  to  continue  to  uphold  the  ideals  and principals of Scouting
America; and

  WHEREAS, Nikolaos Stavrianos' 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 Nikolaos Stavrianos  on  achieving  the  rank  of
Eagle Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Nikolaos Stavrianos.