Congratulating Nicholas Tonorezos upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 21, 2026

Senate Resolution No. 2191

BY: Senator MARTINS

        CONGRATULATING   Nicholas   Tonorezos   upon   the
        occasion of  receiving  the  distinguished  rank  of
        Eagle   Scout,  the  most  prestigious  of  Scouting
        honors, on June 21, 2026

  WHEREAS, Nicholas Tonorezos,  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  Sunday,
June  21,  2026,  at Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, Manhasset, New
York; and

  WHEREAS, Nicholas Tonorezos is a member  of  Scouts  BSA  Troop  71,
Plandome, New York; 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, Nicholas Tonorezos joined Troop 71 in  2021  following  his
years  as  a  member  of Cub Scout Pack 101, where he earned the Chi-Rho
Award; and

  WHEREAS, Through his years in Scouting, Nicholas Tonorezos developed
a deep appreciation for the outdoors and  for  the  values  of  Scouting
during  his time at Onteora Scout Reservation, Schiff Scout Reservation,
and Alpine Scout Reservation, experiences he  shared  with  his  brother
Max, a Life Scout in Troop 71; and

  WHEREAS,  Nicholas  Tonorezos especially cherishes his second summer
at Onteora Scout Reservation, where he spent an additional week  camping
with  Manhasset Troop 97 and embraced the spirit of Scouting by sleeping
each night in his hammock; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his  Scouting  journey,   Nicholas   Tonorezos
developed  valuable  skills  through numerous Merit Badges while forming
strong friendships with fellow Troop 71 Eagle Scouts James Griffith  and
Matthew Milewski; and

  WHEREAS,  Nicholas  Tonorezos  faithfully  served  Troop  71  in the
leadership roles  of  Assistant  Senior  Patrol  Leader,  Senior  Patrol
Leader,  and  Junior  Assistant  Scoutmaster, positions through which he
demonstrated dedication, initiative, and leadership; and

  WHEREAS, As a leader within his Troop, Nicholas Tonorezos took great
pride  in planning meetings and outings in ways that were both enjoyable
and impactful, always striving to create meaningful experiences for  his
fellow Scouts; and

  WHEREAS,  For  his  Eagle  Scout Service Project, Nicholas Tonorezos
partnered with the Udalls Cove Preservation Committee to construct a new
trail in Great Neck Estates, creating a scenic route for local residents
and establishing a foundation for additional trails that have since been
added, thereby enhancing public access  to  the  beautiful  Udalls  Cove
estuary; and

  WHEREAS,  A  2025  graduate  of Manhasset Secondary School, Nicholas
Tonorezos was an active member of the Track and Cross Country teams  and
continues  to  enjoy  running,  playing  soccer,  and spending time with
friends; and

  WHEREAS, Nicholas Tonorezos recently completed his freshman year  at
the  University  of  Maryland,  where he is majoring in Physics and Pure
Mathematics; and

  WHEREAS, Nicholas Tonorezos'  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 Nicholas Tonorezos on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Nicholas Tonorezos. to Nicholas Tonorezos.